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Moeen Ali Retires From International Cricket; Hangs Up His Boots For England

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In the latest news, England's all-rounder Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from all international cricket following his exclusion from the upcoming white-ball series against Australia. 

The 37-year-old, who last played for England in the semi-final at the 2024 T20 World Cup in Guyana, confirmed that he will now focus on playing in domestic and franchise leagues globally.

Moeen Ali's Esteemed International Career

Moeen Ali made his debut for England in 2014 and had a distinguished international career. He featured in 68 Tests, 138 ODIs, and 92 T20Is. He accumulated 6678 runs, including eight centuries and 28 fifties, while also picking up 366 wickets across all formats. 

His all-round abilities were pivotal in numerous England victories, and he was part of the squads that clinched the 2019 ODI World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup. 

Reflecting on his retirement, Moeen expressed disappointment at not being selected for the series against Australia but acknowledged that the England team is undergoing a period of transition. 

"I'm 37 years old and didn't get picked for this month's Australia series," "I've played a lot of cricket for England. It's time for the next generation, which was also explained to me. It felt the time was right. I've done my part." Moeen told Daily Mail in an interview.

He scored 2355 runs and took 111 wickets in ODIs, while in T20Is, he notched 1229 runs at a strike rate of 142.41 and claimed 51 wickets. His versatility, particularly in the shorter formats, made him a crucial member of England's World Cup-winning teams.

Moeen Ali Signs For Guyana Amazon Warriors In CPL 2024

 The star all-rounder Moeen Ali has signed with the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) continuing his illustrious career in global franchise cricket. 

The 37-year-old all-rounder has been actively participating in franchise competitions, having recently represented Birmingham Phoenix in the 2024 edition of The Hundred in England. Moeen is also a regular in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and played a crucial role for Chennai Super Kings in their past campaigns.

Earlier this year, he featured for the Comilla Victorians in the 2023-24 Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and represented the Joburg Super Kings in the inaugural season of SA20 in South Africa.