wayne entwhistle no9
Winger
Will he say yes or no. Apparently the decison is up to him.
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Moeen Ali offered Ashes return
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Silly Point
Striker
I reckon it will be a no. As someone said on the other thread, if he hasn't jumped at the chance to come back and play an Ashes series, his heart clearly isn't in it
He will say yes after Stokes has a chat with him
wayne entwhistle no9
Winger
Paul Newman the Mail journo predicting he will ssy yes. Apparently not played red ball cricket since 2021.
MustardAndOnions
Winger
IF he did half decent be such a boost, his batting isnt what it was in any format, but just needs to come off a couple of times in a series.
Durhamfootman
Full Back
seemingly he packed test cricket in because of all the covid protocols and bubbles. None of that will apply here. As someone much cleverer than me wrote... he'll be able to sleep in his own bed for the Edgbaston test
Unfortunately he averages over 60 bowling against Oz, but then again a lot has changed in the field under Stokes/Big Mac.... normal rules don't seem to apply anymore.
I've also read that Mo is a big admirer of Stokesy's captaincy and approach, so maybe he will be tempted
Unfortunately he averages over 60 bowling against Oz, but then again a lot has changed in the field under Stokes/Big Mac.... normal rules don't seem to apply anymore.
I've also read that Mo is a big admirer of Stokesy's captaincy and approach, so maybe he will be tempted
I hope he says no, I think it’s an absolute joke he’s even been asked.
Sea to Shining Sea
Striker
Doesn’t send a great message to aspiring spinners when they go back
Durham-Mackem41
Midfield
Bloody hope not he has not played a red ball game in 2 years. Went to pieces in the last ashes and takes his wickets at 65 in Ashes matches be an awful choice!
MustardAndOnions
Winger
why?
Durham-Mackem41
Midfield
He’s barely even bowling in t20 games no way he is capable of bowling extended spells in a test match.
Durhamfootman
Full Back
I imagine that will be one of things he'll have to consider
MustardAndOnions
Winger
But neither are Jacks and Ahmed lets be honest
chopsfc007
Striker
Ahmed and jack's are bowling lots in t20
Liverpool Beachball
Striker
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The post above yours describes it quite well. I don’t think he’s a particularly good bowler and I think that’s quite an important factor.
I’d much rather see them pick young Ahmed, or even Parkinson, if they want to pick a spinner for his ability to bat, which I worry is maybe why they’re looking at Ali - I’d rather have Livingstone (although Ahmed is useful with the bat).
The Aussies have been trying to persuade him to play anarl
