Moeen Ali disappointed over Naseem Shah's absence from The Hundred

Moeen Ali has expressed his disappointment over Naseem Shah’s unavailability for The Hundred tournament.

He highlighted that Naseem was their top choice and had been expected to deliver stellar performances. Unfortunately, his absence has affected the team's balance. Moeen emphasized that players should be free to play cricket if they have no other obligations.

When asked about his potential participation in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan next year, Moeen stated that it is too early to predict. However, he is confident that the England team has the potential to win the title.

He noted that the Champions Trophy, being a 50-over format, might see the selection of younger players, but he would be ready if chosen. Regardless of his selection, Moeen aims to inspire future generations, feeling fulfilled if they can motivate even a few young players.

Moeen also shared a personal note about his son, Abu Bakr, who is a passionate 10-year-old cricketer. Abu Bakr, a left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, aspires to play for England one day.

It's worth noting that Naseem Shah was not granted an NOC (No Objection Certificate) by the PCB for The Hundred League.

Despite having a contract with Birmingham Phoenix and requesting an NOC, the PCB denied it due to workload management concerns.

Naseem was in the most expensive category for The Hundred, with a contract valued at £125,000.