pakistan cricket team's middle-order batsman haider ali has been placed under criminal investigation by Manchester police in England. The pakistan cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed this news and has suspended him with immediate effect. Pakistan's domestic team recently toured England. It is said that this investigation is being conducted based on an incident that took place during this trip. However, the details of the charges against haider ali have been kept secret. Judging by the news published in the media, he is being investigated for sexually assaulting a woman of Pakistani origin.
In a statement issued by the pakistan cricket Board, it was stated that, "We have been informed that a criminal investigation is being conducted by Manchester police involving cricketer Haider Ali. We fully respect the legal procedures of the UK. We will fully cooperate with the investigation. haider ali has been suspended pending the completion of the investigation." Although haider ali is not currently in custody in the UK, Manchester police have been conducting a precautionary investigation with him. It has also been reported that he will face travel restrictions, meaning he will not be able to leave the UK until the investigation is completed. The pakistan cricket Board has also provided haider ali with the necessary legal assistance, the statement said. haider ali, 24, has played 2 ODIs and 35 T20Is for Pakistan. He was a key senior player in the pakistan Shaheens team that toured England. He scored 71 runs in the first match of the series and 55 not out in the third match. This incident has caused a great shock in the Pakistani cricket community. The cricket future of haider ali will be known only after the investigation is completed.

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