NEW DELHI: Nasser Hussain has commended Moeen Ali, describing him as a motivational personality both on and off the cricket pitch, following the all-rounder's announcement of his retirement from international cricket.
Throughout his illustrious career, Moeen has represented England in 68 Tests, 138 ODIs, and 92 T20Is, leaving a lasting impact on the sport.
In 2020, Moeen achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first British Asian to lead England in a T20I match against Australia. He has also been a valuable vice-captain to Jos Buttler.
Although Moeen participated in the T20 World Cup earlier this year, he was not included in the upcoming series against Australia, which ultimately led to his decision to retire from international cricket.
Hussain emphasized that the 37-year-old Moeen's legacy extends beyond his cricketing achievements, as he has made a profound impact on his community and will be remembered for his contributions both on and off the field.
"He is a hugely important and inspirational cricketer on and off the cricket field," Hussain said as per quoted by Sky Sports.
"One of England's most influential multi-format cricketers. An Ashes winner, a World Cup 50-over winner, a World Cup 20-over winner," he added.
"He himself said he has had the odd brain fade. He has played some good shots and some not so good shots," Hussain noted.
"I think anyone who watched him play enjoyed it but also those who played with him enjoyed it," he said.
"You can imagine his WhatsApp this morning going berserk because he was a very popular member of any side he has played in," Hussain remarked.
"He was an entertainer but also a really important figure off the field being a British Asian and a British Muslim," he said.
"Moeen was a role model for his community. He spoke about when he was growing up, parents might want you to become a doctor or something, but he and Adil Rashid have shown that there are so many different avenues for people from that community," Hussain concluded.
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