Cricketer Haider Ali cleared of rape allegations by UK police

Manchester: Police in Manchester have dropped the rape case against Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali.

According to police sources, the case was dismissed due to insufficient evidence.

Haider Ali, who has been cleared of the rape allegations, is expected to receive his passport back within the next few hours.

With the case against him now closed, Haider Ali will be able to travel freely to and from the UK.

Although the police had requested additional time to investigate the allegations, no charges could be proven against the cricketer.

Haider Ali was arrested two weeks after a girl accused him of rape.

According to Manchester Police, a complaint of sexual assault was received on August 4, with the alleged incident said to have occurred on July 23 within the jurisdiction of Manchester.

The police stated that a 24-year-old man was arrested in connection with the case and was released on bail pending the completion of the investigation.

The incident took place during the Pakistan Shaheens cricket team’s recent tour of England.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had suspended Haider Ali, stating that the national team batsman was under investigation by Manchester Police in a criminal case, which led to his suspension.