Haider Ali has been arrested by the Greater Manchester Police on suspicion of rape and bailed pending further enquiries. The Pakistan batter, who was with the Shaheens squad, the de facto 'A' team on a tour against of England, remains in the UK, while the rest of the squad has flown to Australia to take part in a multi-team T20 series.

Pakistan batsman Haider Ali is under criminal investigation in England, his country’s cricket board says while Greater Manchester Police say an arrest has been made following a rape allegation.

While the nature of the alleged offence remains undisclosed, ESPNcricinfo has reported that Haider is not in custody but was interviewed under caution by Greater Manchester Police