Moeen Ali

That's the best thing: just being part of the team.

— Moeen Ali

Yuzvendra Chahal, India's leg-spinner, is another IPL teammate. He's also a great guy and very funny.

— Moeen Ali

I have been up and down the batting order and it's difficult. People don't always realise that.

— Moeen Ali

In sport, the underdog does come out on top quite a bit.

— Moeen Ali

When you go into cricket you have to be streetwise.

— Moeen Ali

We all played in my family and cricket has always been in the blood.

— Moeen Ali

Social media is one of the hardest things about playing for England.

— Moeen Ali

No matter where I bat I try to adapt to the situation.

— Moeen Ali

We're a tight-knit city in Birmingham. We have so much around us that brings the people together, no matter who you are…

— Moeen Ali

People get involved not just in politics but in groups and sects and... forget the main reason why we're here: to worship…

— Moeen Ali

I know personally as a young player when coaches came to my school that is someone you want to be like and…

— Moeen Ali

My dad and uncle were so protective so whenever someone would say or do something to harm us they were right there.…

— Moeen Ali

No. 7 is not an easy position. The way you play is dictated by the pace of the game and you have…

— Moeen Ali

I never thought I'd be a senior player in a county side, let alone the England side. When you break into a…

— Moeen Ali

If they come after me and my bowling you get a bit down. But when I am fielding I think about it…

— Moeen Ali

I needed to step back from cricket, international cricket in particular, to get away from the scrutiny and intensity. I love it…

— Moeen Ali

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

A lot of the Indian supporters would have been born in Birmingham, have Birmingham accents. It is my home city as well.…

— Moeen Ali

There's a lot of misunderstanding out there, particularly in the difference between religion and culture. For example, I hear people criticise Islam…

— Moeen Ali

We're just having a lot of fun and ripping each other all the time. We get stuck into each other about everything:…

— Moeen Ali

I always have a slight sense of sadness when Ramadan ends. It's such an amazing, blessed month. For me it is like…

— Moeen Ali

It's not easy for a player who considers him or herself to be a proper batter to then adjust down the order.…

— Moeen Ali

Respect is having respect for the people you play with and against, and respect for the shirt. Unity is about sticking together…

— Moeen Ali

I know people aren't sure about men who look like I do. People don't see the beard as a bit of hair.…

— Moeen Ali

You do your best but I think I'm going to try and get back in as a batsman first, spinner second.

— Moeen Ali

When you're quiet, others can form opinions that are way off the mark.

— Moeen Ali

We want cricket to grow for kids, and for families to come and watch.

— Moeen Ali

Babies are born every day but truly, each one is a little miracle.

— Moeen Ali

Runs are important, don't get me wrong, but it will be wickets that I will be judged on.

— Moeen Ali

I have played quite a few Test matches in the back garden with my two brothers.

— Moeen Ali

I never get too over-confident, or too down. I just go with the flow.

— Moeen Ali

Yes, I see myself as a role model. And as a role model, I have to behave in a certain way.

— Moeen Ali

Being English, being born in England, this is our home and we should be supporting our home country.

— Moeen Ali

If someone dares me to do something I'll just do it.

— Moeen Ali

I think a lot of people do see me as like a role model or as an ambassador.

— Moeen Ali

From nine, I started playing cricket. From 11, I knew this is what I'm doing.

— Moeen Ali

I know my responsibilities. They are to my religion, my parents, my wife, my family and my community.

— Moeen Ali

In an ideal world, you knock the runs off and win the game.

— Moeen Ali

It took a lot of sacrifice from my dad. He managed to put cricket nets in our garden because he knew we…

— Moeen Ali

In 2014, my first year as an England player, I got booed by some India fans at Edgbaston every time the ball…

— Moeen Ali