Summary
Moeen Ali, a former England cricketer, has decided to join Yorkshire and continue playing in the T20 Blast, a cricket competition. Previously, Moeen supported a teammate who faced racism at Yorkshire, and he believes the club has improved since then. Moeen hopes to help the team build better connections with communities.
Key Facts
- Moeen Ali is a former England all-rounder and two-time World Cup winner.
- He reversed his retirement decision to play for Yorkshire in the T20 Blast.
- Moeen previously supported Azeem Rafiq, a Yorkshire player who experienced racism.
- He believes Yorkshire has made positive changes toward inclusivity.
- Moeen has played 420 T20 matches, scoring 7,792 runs and taking 271 wickets.
- Yorkshire's cricket general manager praised Moeen's ability to set high standards.
- Moeen is known for his stance against excessive drinking and its effects on performance.
- The move allows Moeen to play at Headingley, a famous cricket ground, alongside England's captain, Harry Brook.
