By Kaif - Aug 08, 2025 01:53 PM
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Haider Ali accused of rape in England: Pakistan cricket has reached a new low. A young player from the neighbouring country, Haider Ali, who was on a tour of the United Kingdom with the country's 'A' team 'Pakistan Shaheen', was arrested by Greater Manchester Police. He was arrested after a girl filed a complaint accusing him of rape.
Haider Ali suspended by PCB: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has temporarily suspended Haider Ali. According to a report in Telecom Asia Sports, Haider was arrested by Greater Manchester Police from the Beckenham ground where Pakistan Shaheen were playing a match against MCSAC on August 3. The report quoted a source as saying, "It is a case of rape against a girl of Pakistani origin.
Haider Ali was born on 2 October 2000 in Attock city of Pakistan. His current age is 24 years and 310 days. He bats right-handed in the middle order.
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Haider has played five ODIs and 35 T20 matches for Pakistan. He made his international debut in the year 2020. He has scored 42 runs in two ODIs while 505 runs have come from his bat in 35 T20 matches, which includes three half-centuries. As far as first class cricket is concerned, Haider has played 27 matches and scored 1797 runs at an average of 47.28. In first class, five centuries and eight half-centuries have come from his bat.
In List-A, he has 1996 runs in 58 matches at an average of 37.66, which includes two centuries and 17 half-centuries. Haider has played a total of 164 T20 matches so far and has scored 3141 runs at an average of 23.62 and a strike rate of 139.35. He has scored 17 half-centuries in this format.
| # | # |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Haider Ali |
| Date of Birth | October 2, 2000 |
| Place of Birth | Attock, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Role | Batsman |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Main teams | Pakistan, Northern, Peshawar Zalmi, Karachi Kings, Islamabad United |
| International debut | T20I: September 1, 2020 vs England ODI: November 1, 2020 vs Zimbabwe |
Haider Ali comes from a simple background. Not much information about his family is publicly available, but it is known that his family has played an important role in furthering his cricket career. His parents and siblings have always supported him.
Not much information is available about Haider Ali's personal life. There is no official confirmation about his girlfriend or any kind of love affairs. He is focusing on his professional career and prefers to keep his personal life away from the limelight.
Haider Ali started playing cricket at a very young age. He earned recognition at the national level by showcasing his talent in domestic cricket.
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | --- | --- | --- |
| ODIs | 2 | --- | --- |
| T20Is | 35 | --- | --- |
| First Class | --- | 1797 | 47+ |
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Haider Ali has been in the news recently for negative reasons. On August 4, 2025, he was arrested by Greater Manchester Police in the United Kingdom. The arrest was in connection with the alleged rape during the Pakistan Shaheens (Pakistan's 'A' team) tour of England on July 23, 2025. He was later released on bail. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has temporarily suspended him pending the outcome of the investigation into the matter.
The incident is a major setback to his career and there is a cloud of uncertainty over his future prospects. The cricket world and his fans are waiting for the conclusion of the case.
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Haider Ali is an aggressive batsman known for his power-hitting and brilliant stroke play. He can score runs against fast bowlers with ease and also plays spin bowlers well. His agility and energy on the field make him an exciting player. He has the ability to win matches and has showcased his talent on many occasions.
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