Moeen Ali has been bestowed with the award of ‘Order of the British Empire (OBE)’. This is owing to the services provided and responsibilities handled in the game of Cricket. The beard that’s feared received the OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2022. Ali was elated with the award and said that it’s an honour to be recognized, especially for his contribution to England cricket. He also mentioned his family, who’re really happy and proud of this achievement of their son.
Here’s What He Said After Receiving The OBE:
“It is obviously an honour and the more you think about it, the more you realize how nice it is and how rewarding it is. More than anything, I know it makes my parents happy and that’s the most important thing- one of the main reasons for accepting. It’s amazing and my family is really proud and happy.” He also revealed that the main reason of his success is his gameplay as well as background and upbringing. “I think it’s more about the journey I’ve been on, my background, my upbringing and all that. Maybe the way I play a little bit and the way I go about my cricket, maybe that’s what people have like or whatever.”
Moeen Ali has always brought up his father; Munir as one of the biggest parts in his life to make him a successful cricketer. “I know if it wasn’t for them, that there’s no way anyone would’ve made it in any sort of cricketing capacity or had the strength to carry on at times. They made a huge effort and sacrificed their own lives in certain ways for us to make it.”
Later on in the interview, he also revealed that he’s thinking of making a comeback to the England Test Team. Moeen Ali announced his official retirement from the red-ball cricket on 27th of September, last year. Now that Brendon McCullum is the head coach of the England squad, it lured Ali with McCullum training the team. “Baz (Brendon McCullum) messaged me asking me if I was ‘in’. I have played with him in the Indian Premier League and really enjoyed the way he works. We spoke and he mentioned potentially, in the future, if there’s a tour- or whenever, really- would I be available? I said ‘call me at the time’. We’ll see.”
He also added his experience of playing for England, especially at the home grounds. “But playing for England is amazing, especially at home. And even though it’s sad Chris Silverwood isn’t the head coach and Joe Root stepped down as captain, it’s always exciting when there’s a new chapter. Brendon is a straight, honest guy. We’ve had a chat and maybe in the future, potential tours or whatever, who knows?”
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