“I’ve done my part”: CSK legend announces retirement, bids farewell to international cricket

Famous In England all-rounder Menzi Ali announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket at the age of 37. This decision follows his absence from the game the upcoming Australian serieswhich marks the end of a distinguished career. Moeen, who made his England debut in 2014, has decided it is time for the next generation to step up and lead the team forward.

A storied career full of achievements

Moeen’s international journey has been marked by major contributions across formats. With 68 Tests, 138 ODIs, and 92 T20Is to his name, Moeen amassed 6,678 runs and took 366 wickets. His last international appearance came in the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup against India June 27 in Guyana. Reflecting on his career, Speaking to the Daily Mail, Moeen said, “I am 37 years old and I was not selected for this month’s series in Australia. I played a lot of cricket in England. It’s time for the next generation, which I’ve been exposed to. It felt like the time was right. I have done my part,”

Highlights of his career include an unforgettable Test hat-trick South Africa at The Oval and being part of England’s World Cup winning teams in 2019 (ODI) and 2022 (T20I). Moeen’s versatility and impact at key moments have been hallmarks of his style of play.

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Thinking and future endeavors

In his retirement announcement, Moeen expressed a mixture of nostalgia and realism. “I still feel I can’t play, but I understand that the team must change to a new cycle. About being honest with myself,” Although retiring from international cricket, Moeen plans to remain active in the game through franchise cricket and coaching. “Little cricket, because I still love to play. But coaching is something I want to do – I want to be one of the best,” he concluded. Currently playing on Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with Guyana Amazon Warriors and has played on Indian Premier League (IPL) for an iconic team Chennai Super Kings (CSK), SA20 again Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

Impressive statistics and a lasting legacy

Moeen’s Test career boasts 3,094 runs and 204 wickets, with five hundreds and fifty-five. In white-ball cricket, he scored 2,355 runs and took 111 wickets in ODIs, and amassed 1,229 runs and 51 wickets in T20Is. His record England fastest T20I century (16 balls) also highlights his explosiveness in the shorter formats. As he moves on to his next phase in cricket, he remains optimistic about his future contributions. Moeen’s retirement from international cricket marks the end of an outstanding era, but his continued involvement in the game promises to continue his legacy.

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