Moeen Ali to captain Birmingham in new Hundred tournament
London, Feb 18 (AFP/APP): Moeen Ali will captain Birmingham Phoenix in English cricket’s new Hundred competition, as announced on Tuesday. The England all-rounder, who grew up near Edgbaston, the venue for the Phoenix’ home matches, will lead a side that includes fellow World Cup winner Chris Woakes as well as Kane Williamson, the captain of the New Zealand side beaten in last year’s thrilling global 50-over final. A dashing left-handed batsman and off-spin bowler, Moeen rose through the ranks at Edgbaston with Warwickshire before establishing himself in county cricket with Midlands rivals Worcestershire. “Every time that I come to Edgbaston it takes me back to some great first memories of coming here at a very young age,” said Moeen in a statement. Moeen, a practising Muslim, added: “We’re a tight-knit city in Birmingham. We have so much around us that brings the people together, no matter who you are or your background. “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,” explained the 32-year-old, Worcestershire’s captain when they won the 2018 Twenty20 Blast title at Edgbaston. Phoenix head coach Andrew McDonald, a former … Continue reading Moeen Ali to captain Birmingham in new Hundred tournament
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