England All-rounder Moeen Ali Retires from International Cricket
Author: Shimit Mahur
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The year 2024 is turning out to be a year of retirement for some of the best cricketers in the world. Moeen Ali, England’s savage all-rounder, is the new addition to the list as he announced his retirement from international cricket.
In an interview with Nasser Hussain in the Daily Mail, Moeen Ali said goodbye to international cricket. "I'm 37 years old and didn't get picked for this month's Australia series, I've played a lot of cricket for England. It's time for the next generation, which was also explained to me. It felt like the time was right. I've done my part." said Moeen in the interview.
Moeen also mentioned that England Cricket is rebuilding a team for future tournaments like the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and ICC T20 World Cup 2024. It is the right time to hang up the boots and give the new batch a chance for the senior team.
"I could hold on and try to play for England again, but I know in reality I won't," Moeen said. "Even retiring, I don't feel it's because I'm not good enough — I still feel I can play. But I get how things are, and the team needs to evolve into another cycle. It's about being real to myself."
Moeen Ali was last seen with team England in the recently held T20 World Cup 2024. He was not named in the England squad for the upcoming T20 and ODI series against Australia.
Moeen Ali Stats in International Cricket
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Batting |
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Matches |
Runs |
Average |
Strike Rate |
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Test |
68 |
3094 |
28.1 |
51.8 |
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ODI |
138 |
2355 |
24.3 |
98.2 |
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T20 |
92 |
1229 |
21.2 |
142.4 |
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Bowling |
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Matches |
Wickets |
Average |
Economy |
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Test |
68 |
293 |
37.3 |
3.62 |
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ODI |
138 |
111 |
47.8 |
5.32 |
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T20 |
92 |
51 |
27.1 |
8.31 |
England vs Australia - England’s Squad
England and Wales Cricket Board announced the final squad for the upcoming T20i and ODI series against Australia. The two teams will play a 3-match T20 and 5-match ODI series starting 11th September.
Phil Salt is the leading man for England in the absence of Jos Buttler. Jos Buttler won’t be part of the T20 series because of a calf injury. He is also doubtful to appear in the ODI series.
England T20 Squad
Phil Salt, Jofra Archer, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Josh Hull, Will Jacks, Liam Livingstone, Saqib Mahmood, Dan Mousley, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley, John Turner
England ODI Squad
Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Josh Hull, Will Jacks, Matthew Potts, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Jamie Smith, Reece Topley, John Turner
In the absence of Jos Buttler, Surrey all-rounder Jamie Overton has been selected for the T20 format. Jamie Overton had an impressive first-class in recent times and might get a chance to make his debut for the team in the shortest format of the game.
The top betting sites online have already uploaded the best odds for the Australia series. We expect thrilling games between the two teams but Australia carries an advantage according to the betting odds.
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