My dad and uncle were so protective so whenever someone would say or do something to harm us they were right there. They were very shy but you cross a line with them and the temper can get quite rough. Moeen Ali Read Quote
Through county cricket all the way up to international cricket, the individual needs to be responsible for his behaviour. Moeen Ali Read Quote
People have been saying life will change for us now but me? No chance. I may be a World Cup winner but I will always be the lad who played cricket with his friends and cousins in the park on Stoney Lane in south Birmingham using an old milk crate for stumps. Moeen Ali Read Quote
I have always been a player whose form goes up and down but at the moment I feel my batting confidence is at its lowest. Negative comments can affect you and they probably have. Moeen Ali Read Quote
Obviously as players we want to play every game. But when you do miss out, I strongly believe the job is to not sulk and make things uncomfortable for those picked or the captain. Moeen Ali Read Quote
Since my international debut in 2014 the miles on the clock have probably crept up and Test cricket is the level where the pressure and scrutiny are greatest. Moeen Ali Read Quote
Runs are important, don’t get me wrong, but it will be wickets that I will be judged on. Moeen Ali Read Quote
And in an Ashes series the best approach as a player is to not get caught up in feeling pressure for your position but to think only about the greater cause. How can I contribute? It could be a single moment, like a blinding catch or a run out. Think only of the team’s needs. Moeen Ali Read Quote
I know how much of a uniting game cricket is and as a leader of the Birmingham Phoenix that is something I definitely want to promote. Moeen Ali Read Quote
