British media reports have claimed that veteran England all-rounder Moeen Ali is set to announce his retirement from Test cricket, in order to extend his career in the white-ball format.
Moeen had already conveyed his decision to captain Joe Root and head coach Chris Silverwood.
The 34-year-old has scored 2,914 runs in 64 Tests at an average of 28.29 with five centuries and has taken 195 wickets with his off-spin bowling at an average of 36.66.
Moeen, who hasn’t played much Test cricket since the 2019 Ashes, was recalled for the recent home series against India.
According to reports, he is not comfortable with the idea of being away from the family for a long time.
He had made up his mind even before the COVID-19 protocol was shared with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for the Ashes tour of Australia.
He is currently in UAE, playing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL.
Moeen will continue to play white ball cricket for England, county cricket for Worcestershire and domestic Twenty20 tournaments.
He remains a part of England’s plans for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
Moeen was on the verge of becoming only the 15th player in Test history to score 3,000 runs and claim 200 wickets when the fifth Test against India was canceled due to the COVID-19 threat.
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Moeen Ali to retire from Test cricket: Reports
He is currently playing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL in UAE
British media reports have claimed that veteran England all-rounder Moeen Ali is set to announce his retirement from Test cricket, in order to extend his career in the white-ball format.
Moeen had already conveyed his decision to captain Joe Root and head coach Chris Silverwood.
The 34-year-old has scored 2,914 runs in 64 Tests at an average of 28.29 with five centuries and has taken 195 wickets with his off-spin bowling at an average of 36.66.
Moeen, who hasn’t played much Test cricket since the 2019 Ashes, was recalled for the recent home series against India.
According to reports, he is not comfortable with the idea of being away from the family for a long time.
He had made up his mind even before the COVID-19 protocol was shared with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for the Ashes tour of Australia.
He is currently in UAE, playing for Chennai Super Kings in IPL.
Moeen will continue to play white ball cricket for England, county cricket for Worcestershire and domestic Twenty20 tournaments.
He remains a part of England’s plans for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
Moeen was on the verge of becoming only the 15th player in Test history to score 3,000 runs and claim 200 wickets when the fifth Test against India was canceled due to the COVID-19 threat.
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