<p>Batsman Haider Ali is being investigated by Greater Manchester Police after he was arrested following an incident during the Pakistan A team's tour of England, officials said on Thursday.</p><p>When contacted by <em>Reuters</em> about the criminal investigation into Ali, the Greater Manchester Police said in an email: "After receiving a report on Monday 4 August 2025 of a rape, we have arrested a 24-year-old man.</p><p>"It's alleged that the incident occurred on Wednesday 23 July 2025 at a premises in Manchester.</p><p>"The man has since been bailed pending further enquiries. The victim is being supported by officers."</p>.PCB issues 'blanket ban' on future participation in WCL.<p>The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said Ali has been provisionally suspended for the duration of the criminal investigation.</p><p>"The PCB fully respects the legal procedures and processes of the United Kingdom and acknowledges the importance of allowing the investigation to run its due course," the PCB said in a statement.</p><p>"Accordingly, the PCB has decided to place Haider Ali under provisional suspension, effective immediately, pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.</p><p>"Once the legal proceedings are concluded and all facts have been duly established, the PCB reserves the right to take appropriate action under its Code of Conduct, if necessary."</p><p>Ali has represented Pakistan in 35 Twenty20 internationals since making his debut in 2020 as well as two one-day Internationals.</p>
<p>Batsman Haider Ali is being investigated by Greater Manchester Police after he was arrested following an incident during the Pakistan A team's tour of England, officials said on Thursday.</p><p>When contacted by <em>Reuters</em> about the criminal investigation into Ali, the Greater Manchester Police said in an email: "After receiving a report on Monday 4 August 2025 of a rape, we have arrested a 24-year-old man.</p><p>"It's alleged that the incident occurred on Wednesday 23 July 2025 at a premises in Manchester.</p><p>"The man has since been bailed pending further enquiries. The victim is being supported by officers."</p>.PCB issues 'blanket ban' on future participation in WCL.<p>The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said Ali has been provisionally suspended for the duration of the criminal investigation.</p><p>"The PCB fully respects the legal procedures and processes of the United Kingdom and acknowledges the importance of allowing the investigation to run its due course," the PCB said in a statement.</p><p>"Accordingly, the PCB has decided to place Haider Ali under provisional suspension, effective immediately, pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.</p><p>"Once the legal proceedings are concluded and all facts have been duly established, the PCB reserves the right to take appropriate action under its Code of Conduct, if necessary."</p><p>Ali has represented Pakistan in 35 Twenty20 internationals since making his debut in 2020 as well as two one-day Internationals.</p>