Recalling a 35-year-old who has not played first-class cricket since he ended his Test career in September 2021 leaves England open to criticism for overlooking those who have been around the squad or playing in the County Championship.īut, realistically, none of the options were satisfactory and would have put any of the players in question in an incredibly difficult and arguably unfair situation. It has dragged Moeen from the commentary box, where he was due to be for the BBC, into the maelstrom of an Ashes battle. Given the situation, England have made the best move available to them and handed Moeen the opportunity to right some wrongs he has suffered at the hands of the Aussies.
It also left England with a gaping hole in their attack, especially given the doubt over captain Stokes' fitness to bowl, and a paucity of options with which to fill it. It has robbed left-armer Leach, so unfortunate with injury and health issues, the shot at an Ashes at a time when he is at his most assured in Test cricket and most important to the England team.
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