England’s nice guy Moeen Ali unruffled by yo-yoing utility role | Ali Martin


His England status could become less certain after the tour of India but the all-rounder’s charity work helps him keep sporting issues in perspective

Moeen Ali could, in theory, go into the fourth Test starting on Thursday feeling a bit of heat given the manner of his two dismissals during the eight-wicket defeat in Mohali.

There is also the fact that Adil Rashid, his fellow spin-bowler, is enjoying a breakthrough series with the ball that, come the English summer, could mean Moeen’s place in the side becomes more scrutinised.

Related: Keaton Jennings puts the accent on runs as England’s Mumbai Test looms

Continue reading...