Moeen Ali retires from international cricket after a distinguished career spanning 68 Tests, 138 ODIs, and 92 T20Is.

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Moeen cited being left out of England's upcoming series against Australia as a factor in his decision. / Getty

Moeen Ali, the versatile English all-rounder, has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 37-year-old, who has represented England in 68 Tests, 138 ODIs, and 92 T20Is, made the decision after being overlooked for England's T20I squad to face Australia.

Moeen, known for his spin bowling and lower-order batting, has been a significant part of the English squad since his debut in 2014. He was the first British Asian to captain England in a T20I and has been a influential vice-captain to Jos Buttler.

The all-rounder, who played his final international match in the T20 World Cup semi-final against India, has accumulated 6678 runs and taken 366 wickets across all formats. He is particularly remembered for his impactful performances in the Ashes and his unbeaten century against South Africa in 2017.

Moeen has expressed his desire to continue playing franchise cricket and move into coaching. He has spoken about his ambition to learn from Brendon McCullum, the current coach of England's limited-overs sides.

The decision to retire comes after a period of change in the English setup. Matthew Mott was sacked as head coach of the limited-overs side last month, and Moeen, along with Jonny Bairstow, was removed from the squad, signaling a shift towards a new generation of players.

Moeen's retirement marks the end of a successful international career, characterized by his entertaining style of play and his significant contributions to English cricket. His presence on the field will be missed, but his influence off the field, particularly in coaching, is likely to continue.

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