Moeen Ali ‘not thinking too far ahead’ as 2024 India tour question looms

England all-rounder Moeen Ali got here out of retirement on England captain Ben Stokes’ request to take part within the Ashes 2023. The 36-year-old performed the primary Check of the sequence; nevertheless, he struggled with finger blisters and bowled via ache for his facet all through the sport. Following his damage, Ali was rested within the second Check earlier than returning once more for the third Check in Leeds. 

The off-spinner picked up prized scalps of Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne within the second innings to arrange a three-wicket win for his facet. Talking about his future within the Check facet, the Birmingham-born cricketer mentioned that he’s not pondering too far forward and is simply targeted on the final two matches. Notably, England might be touring India in 2024, the place Moeen companies might be required on spin-friendly tracks of the nation.

“Not likely, to be sincere with you. I believe for me; it’s about getting via these two video games if I play these two video games. It’s not straightforward, I discover Check cricket actually exhausting. It’s the hardest and greatest format on the market, for certain. However I’ve actually loved my time since I’ve come again, and it’s been an excellent surroundings. I want it was this 5 years in the past,” Moeen was quoted as saying by HindustanTimes.

He additional acknowledged that Captain Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum might be having a chat with him after the top of the sequence.

I’m not pondering too far forward: Moeen Ali

“I’m not pondering too far forward, I’m certain Baz and Stokesy will most likely communicate to me after the sequence or after the summer time, however for me in the mean time it’s simply this sequence. I’m not saying sure, I’m not saying no,” he added.

Within the Ashes 2023, Moeen has scored 63 runs from 4 innings and has additionally picked 5 wickets from two matches. He might be desperate to contribute with each bat and ball within the fourth Check ranging from July 19 at Previous Trafford, Manchester, as England look to stage the sequence with a win.