Moeen Ali is ‘not thinking too far ahead’ as the issue of a 2024 India tour looms. Moeen Ali returned from retirement to compete in the Ashes 2023.
England all-rounder Moeen Ali came out of retirement at the behest of England captain Ben Stokes to play in the Ashes in 2023. The 36-year-old played the opening Test of the series, although he plagued by finger blisters and bowled for his team while in pain. Ali was rested in the second Test following his injury before returning for the third Test in Leeds.
In the second innings, the off-spinner claimed valuable scalps of Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to set up a three-wicket triumph for his side. When asked about his future in the Test team, the Birmingham-born cricketer stated that he is not looking too far ahead and is only concerned with the next two games. Notably, England will travel India in 2024, and Moeen services will be required on the country’s spin-friendly tracks.
In the second innings, the off-spinner got vital scalps of Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to help his side win by three wickets. When asked about his future in the Test tea. The Birmingham-born cricketer stated that he is only concerne with the next two games and is not looking too far ahead. Notably, England will visit India in 2024, necessitating the use of Moeen services on the country’s spin-friendly courses.
He also added that Captain Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum will speak with him when the series concludes.
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I’m not planning ahead of time: Mohammed Ali
“I’m not thinking too far ahead. Sure Baz and Stokesy will talk to me after the series or after the summer, but for now, it’s just this series. ” “I’m not saying yes or no,” he clarified.
Moeen Ali has 63 runs from four innings and five wickets from two matches in the Ashes 2023. He’ll be anxious to contribute with both bat and ball in the fourth Test. which begins on July 19 at Old Trafford in Manchester, as England looks to tie the series.
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