Born on June 18, 1987, Moeen Munir Ali, honored with the OBE, is a prominent English cricketer who currently holds the position of vice-captain for England in limited overs cricket. His Test cricket journey for England spanned from 2014 to 2023, a period during which he achieved the distinction of being only the 16th individual to amass 3,000 runs and secure 200 wickets in Test matches.
In the realm of domestic cricket, Ali proudly represents Warwickshire, having previously showcased his talents for Worcestershire. Additionally, his cricketing prowess has taken him to various Twenty20 leagues, where he has graced teams such as the Royal Challengers Bangalore and the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.
Moeen Ali Family- Father, Mother, Siblings, Kids
Ali, hailing from Sparkhill in Birmingham, boasts a rich heritage of Pakistani and English roots. His grandfather made the journey to England from Mirpur, Kashmir, while his grandmother, Betty Cox, was a native Englishwoman. Notably, Ali possesses a proficiency in both Urdu and Punjabi.
During his time with Worcestershire, Ali earned the affectionate nickname “the beard that’s feared.” His father had a diverse career, working as both a taxi driver and a psychiatric nurse. Growing up, Ali shared his street with fellow cricketers such as Kabir Ali (his first cousin), Naqash Tahir, and Rawait Khan. The passion for cricket runs in the family, as his brothers, Kadeer and Omar, are also involved in the sport.
Beyond cricket, Ali is an ardent football enthusiast and a lifelong supporter of Liverpool F.C.
Firoza Hossain, originally from Sylhet, Bangladesh, is the spouse of Moeen Ali. The tale goes that their paths crossed when Ali was on an England tour of Bangladesh. Together, they have been blessed with a son named Abu Bakr and a daughter named Haadiya.