England’s Moeen Ali calls time on Test cricket career

All-rounder says he hopes his playing achievements can inspire other British Muslims to represent England.

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from Test cricket, saying he hopes his achievements can inspire other British Muslims to play for their country.

Ali, 34, scored 2,914 runs in 64 matches at an average of 28.29 and picked up 195 wickets with his off-spin after making his Test debut against Sri Lanka in 2014.

He now intends to specialise in white-ball cricket, which has been his primary focus since losing a central contract with the English Cricket Board (ECB) in 2019.