Joe Root has hailed Moeen Ali as a “natural leader” following his promotion as the vice-captain of the England Test team.England captain Root announced the news on the eve of the 4th LV=Insurance Test against India at the Kia Oval. Moeen, who previously captained England in a T20I against Australia last year, is deputizing for the absent Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler. He has also captained England U19, Worcestershire (remains their T20 captain if available) and Birmingham Phoenix.
Joe Root Said that Moeen Ali is a Natural Leader:
Joe Root said that ‘Moeen is a natural leader. “He is someone that the team is attracted to for a number of reasons. One of them is the way he understands the game. He has done brilliantly. When he has played a role in domestic cricket and obviously last year For England in the shorter formats as well. I am really excited for him. And I think he is the perfect person for the role. He has a brilliant cricketing mind.
But it is not that Moin’s effect will not be beneficial. For example, it was noticeable at the start of the third Test. That pointed to Moeen, fielding at mid-off, after James Anderson claimed the wicket of KL Rahul. Moeen noticed that Anderson was pitching a bit short, one that England’s all-time leading Test wicket-taker asked him for advice on another. Both liked it.
Moeen Ali Said that Only he is Thinking of Me:
Moeen Ali said that “He just asked me if he was bowling a little too short on this wicket. And I said maybe a little bit.” “It’s scary because Jimmy Anderson has so many wickets. And asking him to pitch is not easy. But on the next ball he pitches it and Rahul throws it. It’s just him looking at me and me.” I am giving my opinion.”
Moeen Ali Indicated that this may be the case:
It would be nice to think that Moeen Ali’s promotion reflects the increased opportunities for government schools and players from non-white backgrounds. Of course Moeen Ali indicated that this may be the case. It shows that there should be rewards “if you do the right thing”.
