India, Aug. 8 -- Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali was arrested by Greater Manchester Police following a rape allegation, prompting the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to suspend him with immediate effect.

The 24-year-old batter, who was on tour in England with the Pakistan Shaheens, was taken into custody after a report was filed on Monday alleging that a rape had taken place at a premises in Manchester on July 23, 2025.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed the arrest of a 24-year-old man in connection with the report.

"A report of a rape was made to police on Monday 4 August 2025. It's alleged that the incident occurred on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, at a premises in Manchester. We have arrested a 24-year-old man. He has since been bailed pendi...