Moeen Ali, one of England’s most celebrated all-rounders, officially retired from international cricket on September 8, 2024, marking the end of a distinguished career that spanned over a decade. His decision to retire came after being left out of England’s squad for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia.
Throughout his career, Moeen represented England in 68 Test matches, 138 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and 92 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), amassing 6,678 runs and claiming 366 wickets across all formats. His final international appearance was during the T20 World Cup in 2024, where he contributed 71 runs and took three wickets in eight matches. Although retiring from international duty, the 37-year-old plans to continue playing franchise cricket and has expressed an interest in pursuing a coaching career.
Here are the top 5 moments of Moeen Ali
155* Against Sri Lanka (2016):
Moeen delivered one of his finest Test performances in May 2016 during the second match of a three-game Test series against Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street. Batting at No. 7, Moeen scored an unbeaten 155 off 207 balls, propelling England to a formidable total of 498/9 declared. His innings, which included 17 fours and two sixes, laid the foundation for England’s nine-wicket victory, following Sri Lanka’s collapse in their first innings.
Ashes Heroics (2015):
Moeen played a crucial role in England’s 3-2 Ashes victory in 2015, contributing both with the bat and ball. Over the five-match series, he scored 293 runs and took 12 wickets. His standout performance came in the first Test, where he scored 77 runs and took five wickets, setting the tone for England’s series win.
Hat-Trick Against South Africa (2017):
Moeen etched his name in the history books by taking a hat-trick against South Africa at The Oval in July 2017. This achievement was particularly notable as it was the first Test hat-trick at the venue and the first by an England spinner in 79 years. Moeen’s hat-trick played a pivotal role in England’s victory and helped him finish the series as the leading wicket-taker with 25 wickets.
10-Wicket Haul Against South Africa (2017):
During the same series in July 2017, Moeen recorded his first and only 10-wicket haul in Test cricket at Lord’s. After contributing with the bat, he delivered a remarkable bowling performance, taking 4-59 in the first innings and 6-53 in the second, to help England secure a comprehensive 211-run victory.
World Cup Triumphs (2019 & 2022):
Moeen was part of England’s victorious squads in both the 2019 ODI World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup. In the 2019 World Cup, he contributed 75 runs and five wickets in five matches, while in the 2022 T20 World Cup, he added 57 runs in five innings, playing a supportive role in England’s success.
These moments highlight Moeen Ali’s significant contributions to England’s cricketing success over the past decade, cementing his legacy as one of the sport’s finest all-rounders.
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