Former England World Cup winner comes out of retirement, Set for T20 blast and The Hundred return

Moeen Ali had announced his retirement from English domestic cricket but will now play for Yorkshire in this year's T20 Blast at 38 years old. He had officially retired from domestic cricket prior to his announcement that he would not continue playing after the end of the last season, effective immediately.

Moeen will be participating in The Hundred Auction on March 12, 2023. This is the first auction conducted using the new auction method and provides opportunities for Moeen to participate in another major domestic event in England.

After initially retiring and agreeing to make decisions on his future as a player under the no-objection certificate agreements by the England and Wales Cricket Board (EBWC), Moeen is continuing his domestic career by returning to Yorkshire, where he previously played for Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

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Yorkshire Welcome Moeen’s Experience

Moeen Ali's Moroccan experience will help Yorkshire achieve its goal of challenging the Championship through his world-class all-rounder experience and leadership. 

Gavin Hamilton, the club's general manager, noted that Ali's presence would provide significant strength to Yorkshire's T20 squad as they look to mount a serious challenge for the T20 Blast title they have never won. 

Moeen stated he is very much looking forward to playing at Headingley again. He emphasized his desire to continue enjoying cricket, share his experiences with young players, and help Yorkshire win their first T20 Blast title.