Moeen Ali considering Test comeback following England Ashes call

by IANS |

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) All-rounder Moeen Ali is considering a proposal from the England cricket team to make a Test comeback for the Ashes series, which gets underway at Edgbaston on June 16.

The 35-year-old, who announced his retirement from the longest format back in September 2021, has played 67 Tests, scoring 2914 runs and taking 195 wickets at an average of 36.66.

The team seeks his services as a replacement for the injured Jack Leach. The 35-year-old was called by captain Ben Stokes after fellow spinner Leach was ruled out, a BBC report said.

The 31-year-old Leach developed low back symptoms during England's Test victory over Ireland on Saturday. Later, a scan revealed a stress fracture, which will keep him out of the forthcoming Ashes Test series.

Should Moeen choose to accept England's invitation, he would reunite with the squad before the first Test at Edgbaston, scheduled to begin on the 16th of June.

The report further said that Moeen has been given some time to make a decision.

Since his retirement from Test cricket, the all-rounder has continued to make notable contributions in the limited-overs set-up. Notably, he was part of England's victorious campaign at the 2022 T20 World Cup.

Latest News
Golf: Field announced for 2024 China Open as DP World Tour returns to Shenzhen Sat, Apr 20, 2024, 02:03 PM
Musk delays India visit to address five key issues during Tesla results next week Sat, Apr 20, 2024, 02:02 PM
New shoe insole technology to reduce diabetic foot ulcer risk Sat, Apr 20, 2024, 01:58 PM
Revere farmers who grow our food: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu Sat, Apr 20, 2024, 01:56 PM
Zomato slapped with Rs 11.81 crore GST demand, penalty order Sat, Apr 20, 2024, 01:55 PM
INDIA bloc leaders came together to hide their corruption, says PM Modi in Maharashtra Sat, Apr 20, 2024, 01:21 PM
Indian student's death in US possibly linked to Blue Whale suicide game Sat, Apr 20, 2024, 01:19 PM
Man into 'conspiracy theories' attempts self-immolation as Trump trial was winding down 1st phase Sat, Apr 20, 2024, 01:13 PM
Gold trading volume spikes amid Middle East crisis Sat, Apr 20, 2024, 01:12 PM
One killed, seven injured as unknown drones attack paramilitary base in Iraq Sat, Apr 20, 2024, 01:11 PM
North Korea says it tested new warhead and anti-aircraft missile Sat, Apr 20, 2024, 12:58 PM
US blacklists 3 Chinese firms for supplying missile parts to Pakistan Sat, Apr 20, 2024, 12:56 PM
Home Minister Amit Shah to kick off campaign in Rajasthan, UP today Sat, Apr 20, 2024, 12:34 PM
Karnataka HM apologises to Neha’s parents even as mother of killer says 'my son should be punished' Sat, Apr 20, 2024, 12:34 PM
Electoral heat in Kheda: Incumbent MP Chauhan takes on Congress veteran Dabhi Sat, Apr 20, 2024, 12:31 PM