Moeen Ali Announces Retirement from Test Cricket
Moeen Ali has declared that the Oval Test versus Australia will be his last, and if Ben Stokes messages him again, he will delete it. Ali picked up three wickets in the Oval Test, helping England draw the Ashes 2023 series and providing a fairytale ending for Stuart Broad, who had previously announced his retirement.
England Skipper Stokes Messages Moeen
It was earlier reported that England skipper Ben Stokes had messaged Moeen Ali asking ‘Ashes?’ after Jack Leech was ruled out of the series due to injury. Ali, who had announced his retirement from Test cricket in 2021, reversed his decision and played a key role in England’s victory in two Tests in the Ashes. However, it seems the all-rounder has no intention to continue playing Test cricket.
Moeen’s Final Words
Moeen Ali said, “If Stokesy messages me again, I’m going to delete it. That’s me done. I really have enjoyed it, and it’s great to finish on it. It feels amazing.”
Conclusion
Moeen Ali’s decision to come out of retirement for the Ashes series was a brave one, and his performance in the Oval Test was a fitting end to his Test career. He will be remembered for his all-round contributions to the England team.