NEW DELHI: Seasoned England all-rounder Moeen Ali is considering a return to the Test cricket ahead of the marquee Ashes series which starts at Edgbaston on June 16.
The 35-year old, who announced his retirement from the longest format back in September 2021 has been contacted by England skipper Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum over a potential return after left-arm spinner Jack Leach was ruled out of the upcoming series with a lower back stress fracture.
British media said Moeen, who was part of Chennai Super Kings' squad that went on to win the 2021 and 2023 Indian Premier League, has been given some time to make a decision.
Moeen made his test debut in 2014 and scored 2,914 runs in 64 tests at an average of 28.29, picking up 195 wickets with his off-spin.
England are seeking a replacement for Leach, whose injury was the latest setback to their bowling department in the build-up to the series, with fast bowler Jofra Archer also ruled out due to an elbow injury.
(With inputs from Reuters)
