'I've done my part': England all-rounder Moeen Ali retires from international cricket

In a significant development for English cricket, all-rounder Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket. Moeen Ali, known for his versatile skills with both bat and ball, has decided to step away from the international stage, marking the end of an era for one of England's most dynamic players.

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Moeen Ali retires from international cricket

Moeen Ali’s retirement comes after a distinguished career that spanned over a decade, during which he made significant contributions to England's success in all formats of the game. His decision to retire marks the conclusion of a remarkable journey that saw him play a pivotal role in England's triumph in the 2019 Cricket World Cup , among other notable achievements.

The 37-year-old Ali said in an interview with British newspaper The Daily Mail that it was “time for the next generation.” “It felt the time was right. I've done my part,” Ali said.

Ali played 68 Tests, 138 One-Day Internationals and 92 Twenty20 Internationals for England, winning the World Cup in both the shorter forms.

He said he still feels like he can compete at the highest level, but was “trying to be realistic” about his international future.

“I could hold on and try to play for England again, but I know in reality I won't,” Ali told the Mail.

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Matthew Mott was fired as head coach of England's limited-overs teams last month after disappointing title defences in the ODI and T20 World Cups and the appetite for change continued with the removal from the squad of Ali and Jonny Bairstow — two senior players sharing over 400 caps.

Moeen had been an influential vice-captain to Jos Buttler in recent years. England host Australia in an eight-game white-ball tour beginning on Wednesday with a T20 in Southampton.

(With PTI inputs)