Runs are important, don't get me wrong, but it will be wickets that I will be judged on. — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
I have been up and down the batting order and it's difficult. People don't always realise that. — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
From nine, I started playing cricket. From 11, I knew this is what I'm doing. — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
Cricket can produce some amazing feelings on the field and I have been lucky enough to experience a few along the way. — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
I've always said it's just a game of cricket. The only pressure I get is when I feel I've let the team… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
In tournament cricket, with a new opponent each game, I think you actually need to play to your own strengths more. — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
People make mistakes along the way. Cricket means I may not always be there for everyone all the time. But when I… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
I needed to step back from cricket, international cricket in particular, to get away from the scrutiny and intensity. I love it… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
It took a lot of sacrifice from my dad. He managed to put cricket nets in our garden because he knew we… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
I grew up playing against friends and cousins in the park and it was some of the most competitive cricket I have… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
I was so fortunate to play my club cricket at Moseley Ashfield. We had loads of Asians, white players, black players. You… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
Sometimes it can feel like my bad days in Test cricket get amplified or singled out more than other players, while my… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
People have been saying life will change for us now but me? No chance. I may be a World Cup winner but… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
I wear the beard as a label. I want people to know I am a Muslim and I want people to know… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
Representing England has always been a privilege and my decision to take a break from Test cricket at the end of the… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
Religion is very important to me. One of my aims is to try to show that you can have faith and play… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
I needed to step back from cricket, international cricket in particular, just to get away from the scrutiny and intensity of everything.… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
Through county cricket all the way up to international cricket, the individual needs to be responsible for his behaviour. — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
Since my international debut in 2014 the miles on the clock have probably crept up and Test cricket is the level where… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
It's always nice to get a call-up when in decent nick as you can have that confidence coming into the game. It's… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
Yuzvendra Chahal, India's leg-spinner, is another IPL teammate. He's also a great guy and very funny. — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
If I wasn't doing this, I'd be working in a chippy. Cricket can change your life. It can teach you a lot… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
Respect is having respect for the people you play with and against, and respect for the shirt. Unity is about sticking together… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
If they come after me and my bowling you get a bit down. But when I am fielding I think about it… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
I have been told in the past that's my downfall but I'd rather be too nice to be honest. I set out… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
My dad always wanted me to be a cricketer, study no chance. Once he saw that I was quite good for my… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
Difference is respected and the environment Eoin Morgan has created is such that we are encouraged to transfer our personalities into our… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
I know how much of a uniting game cricket is and as a leader of the Birmingham Phoenix that is something I… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
Runs are important, don't get me wrong, but it will be wickets that I will be judged on. — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
My dad and uncle were so protective so whenever someone would say or do something to harm us they were right there. They were… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
If I can play, and change the mind of one person about being a Muslim player and having a beard, then I'll feel as… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
Obviously as players we want to play every game. But when you do miss out, I strongly believe the job is to not sulk… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
As cricketers and professionals, with the scrutiny that is on us, we have to obviously be careful and behave ourselves. — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
You have family and kids, you get home and they want to play with you but you just end up on your phone. I… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
There's a lot of misunderstanding out there, particularly in the difference between religion and culture. For example, I hear people criticise Islam for arranged… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
I know personally as a young player when coaches came to my school that is someone you want to be like and I think… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
No. 7 is not an easy position. The way you play is dictated by the pace of the game and you have to try… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
Respect is having respect for the people you play with and against, and respect for the shirt. Unity is about sticking together but also… — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
I've always said it's just a game of cricket. The only pressure I get is when I feel I've let the team down. — Moeen Ali Copy Share Image
