Moeen additionally said that he is not going to be a part of the England squad touring to India for the Test sequence scheduled between January and March 2024.
“There is no way I am going (to India). It is nice to finish like this. Test cricket is the best cricket. I wish I could rewind time,” Moeen was quoted as saying by the Guardian.
Moeen has performed 68 Tests for England making 3,094 runs with 5 tons of and 15 fifties. The off-spinner additionally has taken 204 wickets in Test cricket.
Despite the positive file, Moeen accepted the truth that his Test profession would have hit the next notice.
“Although my Test career has been a bit up and down, I wouldn’t change it. I’ve loved it. I would have regretted (not accepting England’s recall) later in life.
“It was fairly daunting as a result of I’ve by no means carried out effectively towards Australia. I had nothing to lose — it was a free hit,” he said.
The 36-year-old, though, has no plans to move away completely from cricket as he wants to concentrate on franchise cricket.
Moeen has done well for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, while making his presence felt in other leagues like the PSL and the Hundred.
“White-ball (cricket) is nice. I like the leagues, however there’s nothing higher than taking part in towards the very best assault with a brand new ball of their hand. It’s a problem,” he said.
England gave a fitting send off to Moeen as he led the side out of the Oval with Stuart Broad, who had also announced his retirement after the fifth Ashes Test.
Moeen said it was indeed nice of Broad to allow him to walk beside.
“It proves the person he’s. I did not wish to do it and he mentioned I needed to. From the beginning, he was all the time wonderful with me. I’ve all the time obtained on effectively with him and actually happy he is completed the way in which he has,” he added.
(With inputs from PTI)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com