Pakistani cricketer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/haider-ali-pakistani-batter-under-criminal-investigation-in-the-uk-pcb-takes-action-1754632195222">Haider Ali is under police investigation for a criminal offence in the UK</a>, with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) assisting him with legal aid to help ‘protect his rights throughout the process.’ Haider Ali’s arrest in the UK made headlines worldwide, with the latest reports suggesting that the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) interviewed him under caution over allegations of rape of a minor during Pakistan Shaheens' tour of England, which concluded recently. The PCB, however, has provisionally suspended the 24-year-old pending the outcome of the inquiry, who was a senior member of the ‘A’ squad.&nbsp;"The PCB has been made aware of a criminal investigation currently being conducted by the Greater Manchester Police involving cricketer Haider Ali," the PCB statement said.&nbsp; &nbsp;"The investigation pertains to an incident that reportedly occurred during the Pakistan Shaheens' recent tour of England. &nbsp;"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. Accordingly, the PCB has decided to place Haider Ali under provisional suspension, effective immediately, pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation. 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." &nbsp;Meanwhile, the GPM has confirmed receiving a report of a rape on Monday (Aug 4), saying, “We have arrested a 24-year-old man. It’s alleged that the incident occurred on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, at a premise in Manchester. The man has since been bailed pending further enquiries.” &nbsp;Moreover, per Telecom Asia Sports, the Pakistani international was arrested at the Beckenham ground in Kent, where the Shaheens were playing a tour game against MCSAC. The sources closer to the information revealed that Haider had allegedly raped a minor of Pakistani origin, adding that the police had seized his passport before releasing him on bail. &nbsp;“It’s apparently a rape case against a girl of Pakistani origin,” a source said. &nbsp;The Shaheens UK tour featured two drawn three-day matches and a three-match 50-over series, which the visitors won 2-1. Most players have returned home, barring two seniors, Haider and A-Team captain Saud Shakeel. &nbsp;

Haider, who made his Pakistan debut five years ago, has found himself in hot water for a criminal offence committed in the UK. 

Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali is under police investigation for a criminal offence in the UK, with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) assisting him with legal aid to help ‘protect his rights throughout the process.’ Haider Ali’s arrest in the UK made headlines worldwide, with the latest reports suggesting that the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) interviewed him under caution over allegations of rape of a minor during Pakistan Shaheens' tour of England, which concluded recently. The PCB, however, has provisionally suspended the 24-year-old pending the outcome of the inquiry, who was a senior member of the ‘A’ squad. "The PCB has been made aware of a criminal investigation currently being conducted by the Greater Manchester Police involving cricketer Haider Ali," the PCB statement said. "The investigation pertains to an incident that reportedly occurred during the Pakistan Shaheens' recent tour of England. "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. Accordingly, the PCB has decided to place Haider Ali under provisional suspension, effective immediately, pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation. 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." Meanwhile, the GPM has confirmed receiving a report of a rape on Monday (Aug 4), saying, “We have arrested a 24-year-old man. It’s alleged that the incident occurred on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, at a premise in Manchester. The man has since been bailed pending further enquiries.” Moreover, per Telecom Asia Sports, the Pakistani international was arrested at the Beckenham ground in Kent, where the Shaheens were playing a tour game against MCSAC. The sources closer to the information revealed that Haider had allegedly raped a minor of Pakistani origin, adding that the police had seized his passport before releasing him on bail. “It’s apparently a rape case against a girl of Pakistani origin,” a source said. The Shaheens UK tour featured two drawn three-day matches and a three-match 50-over series, which the visitors won 2-1. Most players have returned home, barring two seniors, Haider and A-Team captain Saud Shakeel.

Haider, who made his Pakistan debut five years ago, has found himself in hot water for a criminal offence committed in the UK.&nbsp;

Haider Ali Arrest: What is the case against Pakistani cricketer held in UK

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja on Wednesday said the recent controversy surrounding spinner Yasir Shah is not good for cricket in the country.

Shah was booked in a case registered at Islamabad's Shalimar Police Station for allegedly aiding in the rape and harassment of a 14-year-old minor girl.

In the first information report (FIR) that has been registered, the girl stated that Yasir Shah's friend Farhan had allegedly raped her at gunpoint and then filmed the act, reported geo.tv.

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"Yasir Shah is a circuit player and it is a no-brainer on whom players need to hang out with and socialise with, while we train and educate these players, they are in ambassadorial positions and should know with whom and where to socialise," said Raja while addressing media on Wednesday.

"I don't know what is the truth in this case but it is a fact that such headlines are not good for Pakistan cricket and especially at a time when there is a feel-good factor going through Pakistan Cricket now," he added.

The girl had further stated that Yasir Shah had warned her of severe consequences if she went to the authorities to tell about the incident. "Yasir Shah said that he was a very influential person and that he knew a high-ranking official.

Yasir Shah and Farhan make videos and rape underage girls," she has stated in the FIR, as reported by geo.tv.

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Responding to the entire incident, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had said: "The PCB is presently gathering information at its end and will only offer a comment when in possession of complete facts."

Yasir Shah has played 46 Tests for Pakistan, managing to take 235 wickets with his best figures being 8-41.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja on Wednesday said the recent controversy surrounding spinner Yasir Shah is not good for cricket in the country. Shah was booked in a case registered at Islamabad's Shalimar Police Station for allegedly aiding in the rape and harassment of a 14-year-old minor girl.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja on Wednesday said the recent controversy surrounding spinner Yasir Shah is not good for cricket in the country. Shah was booked in a case registered at Islamabad's Shalimar Police Station for allegedly aiding in the rape and harassment of a 14-year-old minor girl. In the first information report (FIR) that has been registered, the girl stated that Yasir Shah's friend Farhan had allegedly raped her at gunpoint and then filmed the act, reported geo.tv. ALSO READ: Pakistan Test opener Abid Ali undergoes angioplasty after being diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome "Yasir Shah is a circuit player and it is a no-brainer on whom players need to hang out with and socialise with, while we train and educate these players, they are in ambassadorial positions and should know with whom and where to socialise," said Raja while addressing media on Wednesday. "I don't know what is the truth in this case but it is a fact that such headlines are not good for Pakistan cricket and especially at a time when there is a feel-good factor going through Pakistan Cricket now," he added. The girl had further stated that Yasir Shah had warned her of severe consequences if she went to the authorities to tell about the incident. "Yasir Shah said that he was a very influential person and that he knew a high-ranking official. Yasir Shah and Farhan make videos and rape underage girls," she has stated in the FIR, as reported by geo.tv. ALSO READ: ICC Rankings: Labuschagne dethrones Root to become No. 1 Test batter, Babar reclaims top spot in T20Is Responding to the entire incident, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had said: "The PCB is presently gathering information at its end and will only offer a comment when in possession of complete facts." Yasir Shah has played 46 Tests for Pakistan, managing to take 235 wickets with his best figures being 8-41.

Yasir Shah controversy not good when there is a feel-good factor going through Pakistan Cricket: Ramiz Raja

The Pakistani leg-spinner, Yasir Shah, has been named in a case filed at Islamabad's Shalimar police station for allegedly assisting in the rape and harassment of a 14-year-old girl.&nbsp;

The girl's aunt filed a FIR (First Information Report) at Islamabad's Shalimar police station on December 19.&nbsp;

Shah and his companion, Farhan, were charged under sections 292-B and 292-C (child pornography) and 376 (rape punishment) of the Pakistan Penal Code, according to the complainant.

The case stems from an alleged event that occurred on August 14 of this year. 
 
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In this case, no arrests have yet been made.

The girl claims she was raped by Farhan in the report, but Shah allegedly intimidated her aunt when she went to the police station to submit the accusation.&nbsp; 
 
The girl then further stated that Yasir Shah had warned her of severe consequences if she went to the authorities to tell about the incident.

"Yasir Shah said that he was a very influential person and that he knew a high-ranking official. Yasir Shah and Farhan make videos and rape underage girls," she has stated in the FIR, as reported by geo.tv.

Shah has not commented on the subject, according to news reports.

"At this time, the PCB is gathering information at its end and will only comment after it has all of the data."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Pakistani leg-spinner, Yasir Shah, has been named in a case filed at Islamabad's Shalimar police station for allegedly assisting in the rape and harassment of a 14-year-old girl.

The Pakistani leg-spinner, Yasir Shah, has been named in a case filed at Islamabad's Shalimar police station for allegedly assisting in the rape and harassment of a 14-year-old girl. The girl's aunt filed a FIR (First Information Report) at Islamabad's Shalimar police station on December 19. Shah and his companion, Farhan, were charged under sections 292-B and 292-C (child pornography) and 376 (rape punishment) of the Pakistan Penal Code, according to the complainant. The case stems from an alleged event that occurred on August 14 of this year. Also Read: Updated WTC points table after Australia thrash England in day-night Ashes Test in Adelaide In this case, no arrests have yet been made. The girl claims she was raped by Farhan in the report, but Shah allegedly intimidated her aunt when she went to the police station to submit the accusation. The girl then further stated that Yasir Shah had warned her of severe consequences if she went to the authorities to tell about the incident. "Yasir Shah said that he was a very influential person and that he knew a high-ranking official. Yasir Shah and Farhan make videos and rape underage girls," she has stated in the FIR, as reported by geo.tv. Shah has not commented on the subject, according to news reports. "At this time, the PCB is gathering information at its end and will only comment after it has all of the data." (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan cricketer Yasir Shah accused of allegedly aiding in rape of minor girl

Banned former Pakistan batsman Nasir Jamshed has been charged with bribery offences as part of an investigation into spot-fixing in cricket, Britain's National Crime Agency said on Thursday (December 20).

Jamshed was banned for 10 years in August by an anti-corruption tribunal for his part in the spot-fixing scandal that engulfed the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2017.

The NCA said that Jamshed, along with British nationals Yousaf Anwar, 35, and Mohammed Ijaz, 33, were arrested in February 2017 as part of an investigation into spot-fixing in tournaments arranged by national cricket boards in Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Prosecutors served the trio with written summonses charging them each with two counts of bribery. They will appear before Manchester Magistrates Court on Jan. 15.

The Pakistan Cricket Board's legal advisor Taffazul Rizvi has said that Jamshed was the "linchpin" in the scandal (PSL).

Batsmen Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif have been handed five-year bans for their role, while paceman Mohammad Irfan and all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz received shorter suspensions.

Britain has taken action over match-fixing in cricket before. In 2011, Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif were found guilty of taking bribes to fix part of a test match against England in a case that prosecutors said revealed rampant corruption at the heart of international cricket.

A third cricketer, Mohammad Amir, admitted his part in the scam, which involved deliberately bowling no-balls at pre-arranged times, before the trial started.

Banned former Pakistan batsman Nasir Jamshed has been charged with bribery offences as part of an investigation into spot-fixing in cricket, Britain's National Crime Agency said on Thursday (December 20).

Banned former Pakistan batsman Nasir Jamshed has been charged with bribery offences as part of an investigation into spot-fixing in cricket, Britain's National Crime Agency said on Thursday (December 20). Jamshed was banned for 10 years in August by an anti-corruption tribunal for his part in the spot-fixing scandal that engulfed the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2017. The NCA said that Jamshed, along with British nationals Yousaf Anwar, 35, and Mohammed Ijaz, 33, were arrested in February 2017 as part of an investigation into spot-fixing in tournaments arranged by national cricket boards in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Prosecutors served the trio with written summonses charging them each with two counts of bribery. They will appear before Manchester Magistrates Court on Jan. 15. The Pakistan Cricket Board's legal advisor Taffazul Rizvi has said that Jamshed was the "linchpin" in the scandal (PSL). Batsmen Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif have been handed five-year bans for their role, while paceman Mohammad Irfan and all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz received shorter suspensions. Britain has taken action over match-fixing in cricket before. In 2011, Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif were found guilty of taking bribes to fix part of a test match against England in a case that prosecutors said revealed rampant corruption at the heart of international cricket. A third cricketer, Mohammad Amir, admitted his part in the scam, which involved deliberately bowling no-balls at pre-arranged times, before the trial started.

PSL spot-fixing scandal: Banned former Pakistan cricketer Nasir Jamshed charged with bribery

Pakistan&#39;s legendary former captain and batsman Hanif Muhammad, who held the record for the longest innings in Test cricket, passed away today after a prolonged battle with lung cancer. 
 
A spokesman for the Aga Khan Hospital, where he was being treated, confirmed that Hanif had passed away at the age of 81. 
 
&quot;He was in Intensive Care Unit and on a ventilator for respiratory problems and passed away today,&quot; he said. 
 
Hanif, had earlier in the day, been declared clinically dead for around six minutes before he was revived back to life. 
 
Hanif&#39;s son Shoaib Muhammad had first announced from the hospital on various television channels that his father had passed away after losing a protracted battle with various ailments. But few minutes later it was clarified that Hanif was still alive. 
 
&quot;His heartbeat had stopped for six minutes but the doctors managed to revive his heartbeat back,&quot; Shoaib said. 
 
But after a few hours, Shoaib also confirmed that his father was no more. 
 
&quot;He fought hard with his ailments and he was very sick for the last few years since he was diagnosed with lung cancer four years back,&quot; Shoaib told PTI. 
 
&quot;Our family is distraught but we only ask his fans and supporters to pray for him that God grant him a place in heaven. He was in a lot of pain the last few weeks but didn&#39;t give up such was his fighting nature,&quot; Shoaib, himself a former Test batsman, said. 
 
Hanif was admitted to the hospital on July 30 after respiratory problems and was then put on a ventilator and shifted to intensive care unit. 
 
Hanif was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2013 and went to London for surgery and returned home well but his condition deteriorated in time as the cancer spread in his body. 
 
Hanif was a member of Pakistan&#39;s first touring Test squad that went to India in 1954-55 and went on to play 55 Tests scoring a memorable 337 runs against the West Indies in 1957-58. It remains the longest innings in Test history (and stood as the longest in all first-class cricket for over 40 years). 
 
In his 55-Test career, Hanif amassed 3915 runs at an average of 43.98, including 12 hundreds. In a first-class career spanning 238 matches, Hanif scored 17059 runs at an average of 52.32. 
 
(PTI)&nbsp; 
 
 
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He fought hard with his ailments and he was very sick for the last few years since he was diagnosed with lung cancer four years back

Pakistan's legendary former captain and batsman Hanif Muhammad, who held the record for the longest innings in Test cricket, passed away today after a prolonged battle with lung cancer. A spokesman for the Aga Khan Hospital, where he was being treated, confirmed that Hanif had passed away at the age of 81. "He was in Intensive Care Unit and on a ventilator for respiratory problems and passed away today," he said. Hanif, had earlier in the day, been declared clinically dead for around six minutes before he was revived back to life. Hanif's son Shoaib Muhammad had first announced from the hospital on various television channels that his father had passed away after losing a protracted battle with various ailments. But few minutes later it was clarified that Hanif was still alive. "His heartbeat had stopped for six minutes but the doctors managed to revive his heartbeat back," Shoaib said. But after a few hours, Shoaib also confirmed that his father was no more. "He fought hard with his ailments and he was very sick for the last few years since he was diagnosed with lung cancer four years back," Shoaib told PTI. "Our family is distraught but we only ask his fans and supporters to pray for him that God grant him a place in heaven. He was in a lot of pain the last few weeks but didn't give up such was his fighting nature," Shoaib, himself a former Test batsman, said. Hanif was admitted to the hospital on July 30 after respiratory problems and was then put on a ventilator and shifted to intensive care unit. Hanif was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2013 and went to London for surgery and returned home well but his condition deteriorated in time as the cancer spread in his body. Hanif was a member of Pakistan's first touring Test squad that went to India in 1954-55 and went on to play 55 Tests scoring a memorable 337 runs against the West Indies in 1957-58. It remains the longest innings in Test history (and stood as the longest in all first-class cricket for over 40 years). In his 55-Test career, Hanif amassed 3915 runs at an average of 43.98, including 12 hundreds. In a first-class career spanning 238 matches, Hanif scored 17059 runs at an average of 52.32. (PTI)

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Pakistan cricketer Yasir Shah accused of allegedly aiding in rape of minor girl

PSL spot-fixing scandal: Banned former Pakistan cricketer Nasir Jamshed charged with bribery

Pakistani cricket legend Hanif Mohammad passes away after long battle with cancer