Moeen Ali said, “Brendon McCullum messaged me asking if I was ‘in’ for the Test return. I’ve played with Baz in the IPL and really enjoyed the way he works. I told him ‘call me at the time’. We’ll see. The door is open”.
England all-rounder spinner Moeen Ali has also said, speaking to The Guardian, he has received a text from Brendon McCullum. England spin all-rounder Moeen Ali retired last September, but since Brendon McCullum took charge of the England Test side, there has been speculation over Moeen Alis return. England cricketer Moeen Ali retired from Tests last summer, having taken 195 wickets in 64 matches, as well as 2,914 runs at an average of 28,29, including five centuries. Moeen Ali called time on his Test career last September, having made 64 appearances in seven years.
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Another celebrating news has come forth for Moeen Ali. He has been honoured OBE alongside Rio Ferdinand, Gareth Bale and Eve Muirhead. United Kingdom is celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on British throne and on this special Jubilee, player’s have been honoured for their service to the nation.
After being nominated, Ali said, “It’s an honour to be recognised, it’s amazing and my family are really proud and happy,” he said. “More than anything, I know it makes my parents happy.”
Moeen added: “I am humbled and honoured to be receiving the OBE in the Queen’s Birthday 2022 Honours List. I would like to dedicate this award to my parents, family and all the coaches and teammates I’ve played with over my career.
“If a boy from Sparkbrook, Birmingham can do it, so can you. Hardwork, dedication and learning from your peers are paramount to success.
“Once again many thanks to everyone involved with the awards for the nomination and awarding of the OBE.”