Moeen Ali set to embark on coaching career after international retirement

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali, who recently retired from international cricket, is set to embark on the next chapter of his career—coaching.

Ali is highly sought after by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB), who view him as a potential key figure in shaping the next generation of cricketers.

While the all-rounder was initially expected to be part of England's U-19 coaching setup for the upcoming Youth ODI Tri-Series, a last-minute offer to join the Guyana Amazon Warriors as part of their coaching staff for the 2024 Caribbean Premier League led to a change in plans. The ECB remains keen on incorporating his expertise in the future, potentially involving him with the U-19s or England Lions as part of the national pathway program.

In a recent interview following his retirement, Moeen expressed his long-standing ambition to coach and his admiration for England head coach Brendon McCullum.

“Coaching is something I want to do. I want to be one of the best. I can learn a lot from Baz [Brendon McCullum]. I hope people remember me as a free spirit. I played some nice shots and some bad shots, but hopefully people enjoyed watching me,” Moeen stated.

The ECB's managing director, Rob Key, had previously hinted at Moeen's potential as a coach.

“I think Moeen Ali will be an excellent coach,” mentioned Key, in a conversation with the same publication.