365telugu.com online news,August,9th,2025:Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s dismissal of Pakistani batter Haider Ali during the 2022 T20 World Cup at Melbourne Cricket Ground has recently gained renewed attention following serious allegations against Ali.
On August 4, 2025, the 24-year-old cricketer was arrested in Manchester on charges of rape linked to an incident that allegedly occurred on July 23, 2025. Ali was subsequently released on bail while investigations are ongoing. In response, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has provisionally suspended him and is providing legal assistance throughout the UK inquiry.
Haider Ali’s cricket career showed early promise when he debuted in the 2020 Pakistan Super League (PSL) playing for Peshawar Zalmi, scoring 239 runs with a strike rate above 157. He further impressed by scoring 54 runs off 33 balls in his international debut, helping Pakistan secure a narrow five-run win. However, during the 2022 T20 World Cup clash against India, Ali had a modest outing and was dismissed by Pandya after scoring just 2 runs.
At the time of the alleged incident, Ali was part of Pakistan’s Shaheens ‘A’ team touring England, playing in all five matches before and after the event in question. After his arrest, Mohammad Faiq was named as his replacement for the upcoming T20 series in Australia.
The renewed focus on Pandya’s dismissal of Ali highlights the contrasting trajectories of the two players, underscoring the challenges athletes face when legal troubles intersect with their careers and public image.