Door is open for Moeen Ali’s Test return as England start new period beneath coach Brendon McCullum

Moeen Ali retired from Test cricket final yr with 2914 runs and 195 wickets from 64 matches. He continued to function within the white-ball recreation. England and New Zealand will start the three-Test match sequence on June 2.

Moeen Ali throughout a Test match. (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSMoeen Ali retired from Test cricket in 2021 with 2914 runs and 195 wickets from 64 matchesBen Stokes-led England will start three-Test match sequence in opposition to New Zealand on June 2ECB appointed former New Zealand cricketer Brendon McCullum as Test coach final month

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has stated that he’s open to taking part in Test cricket once more beneath new coach Brendon McCullum.

Moeen retired from red-ball cricket final yr with 2914 runs and 195 wickets from 64 matches. He, nonetheless, continued to function within the white-ball recreation.

The 34-year-old stated that McCullum, the previous New Zealand cricketer, requested him if he would take into account making a possible Test return.

“Baz (McCullum) messaged me asking if I was ‘in’,” Moeen was quoted as saying by the Guardian newspaper.

“I have played with him in the Indian Premier League and really enjoyed the way he works.

“We spoke and he talked about doubtlessly, sooner or later, if there’s a tour or each time, actually would I be out there? I stated ‘name me on the time’. We’ll see.

“The door is open,” Moeen added.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) appointed McCullum as Test coach final month. The ECB choice panel unanimously picked the Kiwi as he was the “outstanding candidate for the role”.

McCullum will start his tenure with England’s three-match Test house sequence in opposition to New Zealand which begins on June 2.

The England cricket board additionally named Ben Stokes as the brand new full-time captain after Joe Root stepped down following the Ashes hammering and sequence defeat in opposition to West Indies earlier this yr.

“And even though it’s sad Chris Silverwood went as head coach and (Joe) Root stepped down as captain, it’s always exciting when there is a new chapter,” Moeen stated.