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England all-rounder Moeen Ali has officially retired from international cricket, bringing an end to his illustrious career that spanned nearly a decade. After making his debut in 2014, Moeen, 37, became a key figure across all formats, playing a crucial role in England’s white-ball dominance and memorable red-ball moments.
He was part of the England teams that won the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup on home soil and the 2022 T20 World Cup. His versatility and willingness to adapt to various roles made him indispensable. However, after a brief return to Test cricket for the 2023 Ashes series, Moeen has decided to step away from international duty.
“I could hold on and try to play for England again, but I know in reality I won’t,” Moeen told the Daily Mail in an interview with Nasser Hussain. “It’s about being real to myself. The time is right for the next generation.”
Throughout his career, Moeen played 68 Tests, 138 ODIs, and 92 T20s, amassing five Test centuries and three ODI hundreds while taking 204 Test wickets. His final international appearance came against India in the T20 World Cup semi-finals in June 2023.
Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook praised Moeen’s selflessness: “He would do anything the team required, from batting at various positions to opening when needed.”
Phil Tufnell, another ex-England spinner, lauded Moeen’s ability to impact games with both bat and ball. “He was a silky smooth batter and a reluctant spinner who eventually realized his game-changing ability.”
