Proper-handed batter Haider Ali speaks throughout an interview at Kent County Cricket Floor. — Screengrab by way of Fb/@PakistanCricketBoard/File
In response to the sources, the feminine, who’s in her mid-20s, met Ali at a lodge in Manchester on July 23 for the primary time, however reported the rape assault round two weeks afterward August 4.
Between the 2 dates, she made a particular journey to Ashford, in Kent, and met the right-handed batsman for lunch and a walkabout within the metropolis on August 1.
Two witnesses who noticed the feminine with Ali at a neighborhood restaurant in Ashford shared that the couple chatted usually, have been seen laughing in the course of the luncheon assembly and have been seen strolling afterwards. They shared that they noticed Ali and the feminine strolling in the direction of the prepare station the identical afternoon, with out noticing any animosity.
It is understood that the feminine travelled from Manchester to Ashford on her personal, which takes round 4 hours on either side. She reported the rape allegations to the Manchester Police three days after the Ashford assembly and almost two weeks after the Manchester encounter on July 23.
Trusted sources shared that the feminine, whose identification is understood however can’t be disclosed, stayed in contact with Ali all through the 2 weeks and didn’t make any allegations or categorical any considerations.
Sources accustomed to the investigation shared that cellphone information seized by the Manchester Police exhibits their contact with one another was regular in nature, after each their conferences. Sources additionally shared that the feminine was a fan of Ali and received in contact with the cricket star by social media websites in 2023.
The 24-year-old cricketer remained in police custody for almost 48 hours, the place he supplied a written assertion to the police, strongly denying the allegation of rape and stressing his innocence. The police returned his cellphone when releasing him on bail on the night of August 7, pending additional inquiries.
The police launch suspects on bail in circumstances when there may be not sufficient proof to deliver costs.
Better Manchester Police mentioned on August 8 that Ali was arrested on the allegations of rape after the police obtained a report of rape on August 4 and arrested Ali the next day.
The police mentioned: “It’s alleged that the incident occurred on Wednesday, 23 July, 2025, at a premises in Manchester. The man has since been bailed pending further enquiries. The victim is being supported by officers.”
Ali was arrested on the Spitfire County Cricket Floor, Kent, from the Gamers’ Canteen Workplace. He was taken to the Canterbury Police Station by the Kent Cops. Sources mentioned he was not handcuffed.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) mentioned Ali has been provisionally suspended in the course of the prison investigation.
“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 mentioned in an announcement.
“Accordingly, the PCB has decided to place Haider Ali under provisional suspension, effective immediately, pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
“As soon as the authorized proceedings are concluded and all details have been duly established, the PCB reserves the appropriate to take acceptable motion underneath its Code of Conduct, if obligatory.”
Ali has represented Pakistan in 35 Twenty20 internationals since making his debut in 2020, in addition to two one-day internationals.
