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Moeen Ali during the 2017/18 Ashes
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Moeen Munir Ali
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| Born | 18 June 1987 Sparkhill, Birmingham, England |
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| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Left-handed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm off break | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | All-rounder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relations | Kadeer Ali (brother) Kabir Ali (cousin) |
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| Test debut (cap 662) | 12 June 2014 v Sri Lanka | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Test | 31 July 2023 v Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI debut (cap 232) | 28 February 2014 v West Indies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last ODI | 11 November 2023 v Pakistan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ODI shirt no. | 18 (formerly 57) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I debut (cap 66) | 11 March 2014 v West Indies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last T20I | 27 June 2024 v India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| T20I shirt no. | 18 (formerly 57) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2005–2006, 2023–present | Warwickshire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2022 | Worcestershire | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2020 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2024 | Chennai Super Kings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–present | Birmingham Phoenix | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2024 | Comilla Victorians | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 20 July 2024
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Moeen Munir Ali (born 18 June 1987) is a famous English cricketer. He was a key player for the England cricket team from 2014 to 2024. Moeen is known as an All-rounder, meaning he is good at both batting and bowling.
He played for Warwickshire and Worcestershire in England. He also played in big Twenty20 leagues around the world. These include the Indian Premier League for teams like Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings.
Moeen Ali made his first appearances in all three types of international cricket in 2014. He was a very important part of the England teams that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup. He retired from international cricket in September 2024.
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About Moeen Ali's Early Life
Moeen Ali was born in Sparkhill, a part of Birmingham, England. His family background is both Pakistani and English. His grandfather moved to England from Mirpur, Kashmir. His grandmother was a white British woman.
Moeen can understand Urdu and Punjabi. When he played for Worcestershire, fans often called him "the beard that's feared." His father worked as a taxi driver and a nurse. Moeen grew up on the same street as other cricketers, including his cousin Kabir Ali. His brothers, Kadeer and Omar, also play cricket. Moeen loves football and supports Liverpool F.C..
Moeen Ali's Cricket Journey
Moeen Ali started his cricket journey at a young age. He played for different teams and became a star player.
Playing for Warwickshire
Moeen Ali joined Warwickshire when he was just 15 years old. He quickly showed his talent. He scored a half-century for the team's Second XI before his 16th birthday. In 2004, he played more games and also played for the England Under-19s. He then toured India with the Under-19 team.
In 2005, Moeen played his first first-class match. He scored 57 runs without being out. He also took seven wickets in a match against Sri Lankan Under-19s. He was chosen to captain the 2006 Under-19 Cricket World Cup team in Sri Lanka. He scored three half-centuries and took seven wickets in the tournament.
Moeen got more chances to play for Warwickshire in 2006. He played his first List A games. He took his first wickets in first-class cricket, including three Test players. He also scored 68 runs in his County Championship debut. However, his chances became limited, and he decided to move to Worcestershire in September 2006. He felt it was the best place to grow his career.
Playing for Worcestershire
Moeen Ali started playing for Worcestershire in April 2007. He scored his highest first-class score of 250 runs against Glamorgan. He also had a big partnership of 219 runs with Matt Pardoe.
At the end of the 2010 season, Worcestershire moved up to the first division. Moeen played club cricket in Bangladesh to improve his skills. He even captained Worcestershire for three weeks in 2011 when the main captain was injured. This was his first time leading a county team.
In 2011, Moeen scored 930 runs in the County Championship. This made him the club's second-highest run scorer. He also scored a century in the Clydesdale Bank 40 tournament. His great performances led to him being included in the England Development squad.
In 2013, Moeen signed a new five-year contract with Worcestershire. He scored five half-centuries in a row. He was called up to the England Lions team and scored 61 runs against Australia. Moeen scored 1375 runs in Division 2, the most of any batsman in first-class cricket. He also took 28 wickets. He won the county cricket's MVP award and PCA Player of the Year.
Leading the T20 Blast Team
Moeen Ali led the Worcestershire Rapids to win the Vitality Blast in 2018. This was the first time they won the competition. They beat Lancashire Lightning in the semi-final. Then, they won against the Sussex Sharks in the final by 5 wickets.
In 2019, Moeen was captain again. His team almost won the T20 Blast trophy again but lost in the final. Moeen had a great season himself. He scored 85 not out against Birmingham Bears. In the quarter-finals, he scored an amazing 121 not out against Sussex Sharks. This helped Worcestershire reach the finals day.
In the semi-final, Moeen's team made an incredible comeback. They defended 147 runs against Nottinghamshire Outlaws. Nottinghamshire needed 11 runs from 12 balls, but Worcestershire won by just 1 run. In the final, Worcestershire played the Essex Eagles. Even though Worcestershire seemed in control, Essex chased down 12 runs in the last over to win.
Moeen Ali's International Career
Moeen Ali played for England in all three forms of cricket: One Day Internationals (ODIs), Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), and Test matches.
Starting International Cricket in 2014
Moeen Ali joined the England team for the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 in Bangladesh. Before that, he played against the West Indies. He made his ODI debut on 28 February 2014. He scored 44 runs and took his first ODI wicket. He also scored his first half-century with 55 runs in the series.
Moeen made his Test debut against Sri Lanka. He scored 48 runs in his first innings. In the second Test, he scored his first Test century. This was a great achievement, even though England lost the match.
Against India, Moeen took four wickets in the first Test. In the third Test, he took his first five wicket haul in Test cricket, getting 6 wickets for 67 runs. He also took 4 wickets for 39 runs in the fourth Test. This helped England win the series. In an ODI against India, he hit a quick 67 runs.
In a series against Sri Lanka, Moeen hit 119 runs off just 87 balls in an ODI. He also scored 58 runs and took 2 wickets in another match.
Key Moments in 2015
In the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, Moeen scored a century against Scotland. He made 128 runs from 107 balls and took two wickets. This earned him the man of the match award.
After an injury, Moeen joined the team for the West Indies tour. He took 3 wickets for 51 runs in one innings. He also scored 58 runs in another Test match.
Moeen was part of the England team for the 2015 Ashes series against Australia. He scored 77 runs and took 5 wickets in the first Test, helping England win. He also helped England win the Ashes series 3-2. In a T20 match against Australia, he took 1 wicket for 3 runs and scored an unbeaten 72 runs.
Later in 2015, Moeen played against Pakistan. He took 3 wickets for 53 runs in an ODI, helping England win.
Successes in 2016
In the Test series against South Africa, Moeen was named man of the match in the first Test. He took 7 wickets in total to help England win. England won the series 2-1.
At the T20 World Cup, Moeen scored a vital 41 runs not out against Afghanistan. This helped England reach the semi-finals. He also took 1 wicket for 10 runs against New Zealand, helping England reach the final.
Moeen scored his second Test century against Sri Lanka. He made 155 runs not out, helping England score 498 runs.
Against Pakistan, Moeen scored 63 runs and 86 runs not out in the third Test. This helped England win a difficult match. He also scored 108 runs in the final match. In the ODI series, he took 2 wickets for 39 runs and scored 45 runs not out.
In a series against Bangladesh, Moeen scored 68 runs and took 3 wickets in the first Test. He also took 5 wickets for 57 runs in the second Test. In one Test match, Moeen successfully overturned the umpire's decisions three times in a row. This was a first in cricket history!
Against India, Moeen scored 117 runs in the first Test. He also scored 146 runs in the final Test.
Highlights from 2017 and Beyond
In 2017, Moeen Ali became the fifth-fastest player to score 2,000 runs and take 100 wickets in Test matches. He also took his first ten-wicket haul (10 wickets in a match) in Tests. He was the first England player since Ian Botham to score a half-century and take ten wickets in the same Test match.
In the third Test against South Africa, Moeen took a hat-trick (three wickets in three balls). This was the first hat-trick for an England spinner since 1938. It was also the first time a Test match victory was sealed by a hat-trick in 115 years! He finished that series with 25 wickets and 250 runs, a unique achievement in a four-Test series.
In an ODI series against the West Indies, Moeen scored England's second-fastest century. He reached 100 runs in just 53 balls.
Moeen played in the 2017–18 Ashes series but had a tough time due to an injured finger. In April 2019, he was named in England's squad for the 2019 Cricket World Cup. He played his 100th ODI match against Sri Lanka in June 2019.
In August 2019, Moeen took a break from cricket after playing against Australia. He returned to training in 2020. In July 2020, he was named England's vice-captain for the ODI series against Ireland.
Leading England
On 8 September 2020, Moeen Ali captained England for the first time in a T20I match against Australia. He became the first cricketer of Asian origin to captain England in T20s since Nasser Hussain in 2003.
In January 2021, Moeen tested positive for COVID-19 but recovered. He won "man of the match" for his all-round performance against Pakistan. He retired from Test cricket in September 2021. He was also named vice-captain of the English T20 squad for the West Indies tour in 2022.
Moeen Ali captained England in some T20I matches in 2022 due to an injury to Eoin Morgan. After Morgan retired, Moeen was appointed vice-captain to Jos Buttler in limited overs cricket.
In June 2023, Moeen came out of Test retirement to play for England in the 2023 Ashes series. He took his 200th Test wicket and became only the 16th player to reach 200 wickets and 3000 Test runs. He announced his full retirement from Test cricket at the end of the Ashes series.
In May 2024, Moeen was named in England’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. On 8 September 2024, he officially announced his retirement from all international cricket.
Playing for Franchise Teams
Moeen Ali has played for many different cricket teams around the world. These teams are called "franchises."
- In 2018, he was chosen by Royal Challengers Bangalore for the Indian Premier League (IPL).
- In 2019, he was picked by Multan Sultans for the Pakistan Super League.
- In 2021, the Chennai Super Kings bought Moeen for the IPL. He was part of the CSK team that won the IPL in 2021 and 2023. He was the first Englishman to achieve this.
- From 2021 onwards, he also captained the Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred competition in England.
Wristband Issue
In 2014, Moeen Ali wore "Save Gaza" and "Free Palestine" wristbands during a Test match. This was during a conflict in Gaza. The International Cricket Council (ICC) rules say players cannot show messages about political, religious, or racial topics. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said Moeen's message was about helping people, not politics. However, the match referee decided that Moeen could not wear the wristbands.
Charity Work
Moeen Ali is an Ambassador for StreetChance. This program gives free cricket coaching to children in areas that need it most in the UK. In 2015, he became a Global Brand Ambassador for Orphans in Need, a charity that helps children. He wore the charity's logo on his bat. Moeen said he enjoys helping young people learn cricket and important life skills. He wants to inspire children, no matter where they come from.
Personal Life
Moeen Ali is married to Firoza Hossain. They have a daughter and a son.
Awards and Recognition
- In January 2015, Moeen Ali was nominated for the Best at Sport award at the British Muslim Awards.
- In 2022, he received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) award. This was for his great contributions to cricket.
- In November 2024, Coventry University gave Moeen Ali an Honorary Doctorate. This was to honor his amazing career in English cricket.
