England all-rounder Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket.
The 37-year old player, who has played for over a decade, decided that the time is right to step away from the international stage and focus on other pursuits.
His decision marks the end of an era for English cricket, where he has been a pivotal player across all three formats.
He made his debut for England in 2014, quickly establishing himself as a versatile all-rounder.
The Satellite gathered that his contributions were instrumental in England’s cricketing success, notably as part of the squads that won the 50-over World Cup in 2019 and the T20 World Cup in 2022.
Recall that in 2021, Moeen retired from Test cricket, which was not permanent as he made a return to the Test team in 2023 for the Ashes series against Australia.
His comeback highlighted his enduring skill and commitment to the game, even as he approached the latter stages of his career.
Moeen Ali Biography
Moeen Munir Ali OBE, born 18 June 1987, is an English cricketer, who was formerly vice-captain of England in limited overs cricket. He played Test cricket for his country between 2014 and 2023, becoming only the 16th person to hit 3,000 runs and take 200 wickets in Tests.
In domestic cricket he represents Warwickshire, having previously played for Worcestershire. He has also played in multiple Twenty20 leagues, including for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
How fast does Moeen Ali bowl?
Moeen regularly bowled the ball with over 2200 rpm (far more than his opposite number, Rangana Herath) in that series, yet found it difficult to create any deception either through the air or off of the pitch. Ali’s seam angle was very square to the pitch as it flew through the air.
Is Moeen Ali left-handed?
Yes, Moeen Munir Ali is a left-handed batsman and off-spin bowler. The left-handed star played county cricket for Warwickshire before moving to Worcestershire after the 2006 season.
What religion is Moeen Ali?
Ali is a devout Muslim and once spoke exclusively to the BBC about how his religion made him a better player.
Where is Moeen Ali originally from?
Although, Ali was born in Sparkhill, Birmingham, he is of Pakistani and English descent. His grandfather migrated to England from Mirpur, Kashmir, while his grandmother, Betty Cox, was a white Briton. Aside English as a language, Ali understands Urdu and Punjabi.
Who will replace Moeen Ali?
The debate on the replacement for Ali hovers between Daryl Mitchell and Maheesh Theekshana. Multiple sources revealed that the former has a huge price tag of Rs 14 crore and although he scored 22 runs off 18 balls, CSK would definitely continue with him. Theekshana was expensive in the last match as the Sri Lankan spinner conceded 36 runs off his four overs.
