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Ali announces retirement from international cricket
England's Moeen Ali (centre) celebrates with captain Jos Buttler after the dismissal of South Africa's Reeza Hendricks, left, during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match between England and South Africa at Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, June 21, 2024

MOEEN ALI announced his retirement from international cricket today, with the 37-year-old declaring: “I’ve done my part.”

In an interview with the Daily Mail, the spin bowling all-rounder said the decision comes after he was overlooked for England’s forthcoming white-ball series against Australia.

He told the paper: “I’m 37 years old and didn’t get picked for this month’s Australia series.

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