Moeen Ali Calls Out Racism in Cricket, Claims 'Muslims Are Not Bad' Amid IPL 2025 Stint With KKR

IPL 2025: Veteran English allrounder Moeen Ali is part of the KKR outfit in the ongoing IPL . While the veteran cricketers waits for his chance at the cash-rich league, he has made a massive remark. 

Ali has called out the ever-existing racism in cricket. Claiming that the gap has been closed, Ali reckons his interactions with English players have helped them change their mentality. 

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‘Think that gap has been closed’

"I think that gap has been closed - not completely, but I think it is closer together than it's ever been. Especially around the England changing room. Guys who interacted with me probably didn't have that same interaction or as close interaction with other muslim people. I just hope that even one person has been like, 'you know what, Muslims are not bad people and they're just normal or good, whatever it is', because there's a lot of negativity around that sort of subject anyway. My role as a person, as a Muslim, is to show people - not tell people - that actually, Muslims are not bad."

He also spoke about his ambitions of coaching after he calls it a day. He said coaching is all about trying to improve people. 

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‘Really enjoy the team environment’

"I really enjoy the team environment. I enjoy inspiring, motivating and helping, really, so I will hopefully get the rewards of people performing for England. It's about the players and trying to improve people, not just as players but as people. The things that really stick out are when people say, 'my kid loves cricket because of you' or 'my son's a big fan or my daughter's a massive fan.'"

Meanwhile, KKR have lost their season opener against RCB by seven wickets. KKR would look to bounce back when they take on Rajasthan Royals on March 26.