England’s Moeen Ali made this big statement on his return to Test cricket, Moeen has dealt a big blow to his team’s hopes after winning the T20 series in Pakistan.
Ali will not return to Test cricket:-
Moeen Ali has clarified the situation regarding his return to Test cricket. The 35-year-old has made it clear that he will no longer return to Test cricket.
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He said that he has spoken to coach Brendon McCullum about this and he has closed all his doors to return to Test.
Before playing the Test against Pakistan, Moeen Ali gave a blow to the England team, the England team will play a three-match Test series against Pakistan at the end of 2022.
In such a situation, now Moeen Ali has made it clear that he will not participate in the Pakistan tour. He has also told that he has spoken to coach Brendon McCullum about this.
The star all-rounder made his debut in the longer format in the year 2014. He has scored 2914 runs in 64 test matches and also took 195 wickets.
Moeen made his Test debut in 2014:-
Ali made his Test debut in 2014 and after that, he scored 2914 runs in 64 Test matches at an average of 28.29 and also took 195 wickets.
Ali announced his retirement from the Test format last year in September 2021. He played his last Test match against India at The Oval.
Tell Your Problem to Coach McCullum:-
I had a candid talk with Brandon McCallum. I don’t want to stay in a hotel for a month and play matches. McCallum called me and we had a really good conversation.
I told him that I will no longer play Test cricket. He understands that Test cricket requires a lot of emphasis. Now I am 35 years old and that is why this decision had to be taken.
I want to enjoy my cricket and it will not be right if I come back to Test cricket and I can’t give my 100 percent.
Test cricket is a Difficult Task:-
Explaining the reason behind his decision, this England all-rounder said that Test cricket is a difficult task, I have turned 35.
I want to enjoy my cricket and it would not be right if I go back on my decision and then struggle to give my best.
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However, he also said that playing 64 Test matches in England is an honor for him and a dream come true.