Worcestershire all-rounder reflects on his OBE for services to cricket and hints at a possible Test comeback with England
But as the 34-year-old himself puts it, a lofty award such as an OBE is unlikely to simply be about runs and wickets. “I think it’s more about the journey I’ve been on, my background, my upbringing and all that,” he says. “Maybe the way I played a little bit and the way I go about my cricket, maybe that’s what people have liked or whatever.”
While Moeen is slightly sheepish about all this, any temptation to decline was trumped by a sense of responsibility towards his family and community. As well as his father, Munir, whose tireless coaching not only propelled Moeen’s talents, but also helped his brothers Kadeer and Omar, and Kabir, their cousin, forge careers in the sport, he is keen to acknowledge the love and support of his mother, Maqsood.
Moeen says: “Baz [McCullum] messaged me asking if I was ‘in’. I have played with him in the Indian Premier League and really enjoyed the way he works. We spoke and he mentioned potentially, in the future, if there is a tour – or whenever, really – would I be available? I said ‘call me at the time’. We’ll see.
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