I was so fortunate to play my club cricket at Moseley Ashfield. We had loads of Asians, white players, black players. You grow up from that knowing it just doesn’t matter what religion or culture people are into, everyone is different. Moeen Ali Read Quote
I needed to step back from cricket, international cricket in particular, to get away from the scrutiny and intensity. I love it but it was too much for me. Moeen Ali Read Quote
All I care about is England doing well and if that means I’m looking on for a bit, I won’t lose any sleep. Moeen Ali Read Quote
If they come after me and my bowling you get a bit down. But when I am fielding I think about it and there are worse things that can happen. I take in the atmosphere a bit and think this is not too bad. Moeen Ali Read Quote
I wear the beard as a label. I want people to know I am a Muslim and I want people to know I am representing the Muslim faith. I want to show that you can practise your faith and still play cricket to a high level. Moeen Ali Read Quote
I know people aren’t sure about men who look like I do. People don’t see the beard as a bit of hair. I’ve been shouted at, called some horrible names, and when I first came to Worcester I noticed people crossing the road to avoid me. Moeen Ali Read Quote
I hope what people see in me is that I’m a normal guy, and that people who look as I do can do normal things. Moeen Ali Read Quote
I coach for my dad’s academy. Sometimes it’s just about being there – it’s not just the coaching – it’s seeing that you are there to inspire or they are trying to impress you. Moeen Ali Read Quote
