Manchester police have dropped the rape case filed against Pakistan cricketer Haider Ali on Wednesday, citing lack of evidence.

 

According to media reports, Haider will receive his passport back within the next few hours, which will allow him to travel freely to and from the United Kingdom.

 

Investigators extended the inquiry period and reviewed the evidence in detail, but they did not find enough proof to move forward with charges against the cricketer.

 

Police had earlier arrested Haider two weeks after a woman filed a rape complaint against him. The arrest led to an official investigation, during which authorities questioned the cricketer and withheld his travel documents.

 

The case first came to light on August 7, when Greater Manchester Police arrested Haider during Pakistan Shaheens’ tour of England. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) provisionally suspended him at the time and confirmed he was under investigation, stressing that his legal rights would be protected. The board also noted it would review the matter once legal proceedings were complete.

 

With the case now closed, Haider stands cleared of the allegations and can resume his professional and personal commitments without restrictions.