The Cricketer Haider Ali was provisionally suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday due to its participation in an investigation carried out by the police in the United Kingdom, according to a statement.
The PCB announced last month that Saud Shakeel would lead a team of 18 members of Pakistan Shaheens to tour England from July 17 to August 6 for two three -day and three superior games. Ali was part of the squad.
According to the statement, the PCB was informed about the investigation of the Greater Manchester police regarding an incident that, according to the reports, took place during the tour.
The nature of the incident was not clear immediately, nor were details provided in the statement itself.
“In line with their duty of care and responsibility to guarantee the welfare and legal rights of all its players, the PCB has assured that Haider Ali has received the appropriate legal support to protect their rights throughout this process,” said the PCB.
The statement added that the Cricket Board recognized the British legal processes and the importance of allowing an investigation to execute its course.
“Consequently, the PCB has decided to place Haider Ali under provisional suspension, immediately valid, pending the result of the ongoing investigation,” reads the statement.
“Once the legal procedures are concluded and all the facts have been properly established, the PCB reserves the right to take appropriate measures under its code of conduct, if necessary.”
The statement added that the PCB would not issue more comments on the matter until it reaches its “legal conclusion.”
