Moeen Ali
| FULL NAME | Moeen Munir Ali |
|---|---|
| BORN | June 18, 1987, Birmingham |
| AGE | 36 years, 209 days |
| NICKNAMES | Moe |
| BATTING STYLE | Left-hand Bat |
| BOWLING STYLE | Right-arm Offbreak |
| PLAYING ROLE | Batting Allrounder |
| HEIGHT | 6ft |
| EDUCATION | Moseley School |
| RELATIONS | OM Ali (brother), Kabir Ali (cousin), Kadeer Ali (brother), A Ali (cousin) |
| TEAMS | England, Birmingham Phoenix (Men), Cape Town Blitz, Chennai Super Kings, Comilla Victorians, Duronto Rajshahi, England A, England Development Programme Under-19s, England Performance Programme, England Under-19s, Islamabad United, Joburg Super Kings, Marylebone Cricket Club, Matabeleland Tuskers, Moors Sports Club, Multan Sultans, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Samp Army, Sharjah Warriors, Team Abu Dhabi, Team Moeen, Team Stokes, Warwickshire, Worcestershire |
Moeen Ali: The Multifaceted Cricketer
Moeen Ali, initially recognized for his elegant batting, evolved into a prominent offspin bowler and a vital all-rounder for England. Making his Test debut in 2014, Moeen faced skepticism as a “part-time” bowler but soon proved his worth, finishing his Test career with nearly 3000 runs and 200 wickets.
A key figure in England’s 50-over World Cup triumph and a regular in the IPL, Moeen decided to focus solely on white-ball cricket, feeling that his batting talents were somewhat “wasted” in Tests. Despite varied roles in the batting order, from No. 1 to No. 9, he produced memorable moments, including an unbeaten hundred in his second Test and four centuries in 2016.
Moeen’s significant contributions as a bowler included a Test hat-trick against South Africa in 2017 and dismissing Virat Kohli six times in Tests, surpassing Jim Laker’s Test dismissals. In ODIs, he showcased his batting prowess with a quick century against Sri Lanka in 2021, securing a pivotal role as a lower-order batsman.
Starting his career with Warwickshire, Moeen moved to Worcestershire in 2006, where he honed his skills and won accolades like the PCA’s Most Valuable Player award in 2013. Beyond cricket, Moeen embraced his role as a British Asian role model, openly discussing his Muslim faith, and gaining recognition for his distinctive beard.
As he stepped away from Test cricket in 2021, Moeen left a lasting legacy as a dynamic and versatile cricketer, influencing the game with both bat and ball.
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