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England v India, 3rd Investec Test, Ageas Bowl, 3rd day

Moeen Ali banned from wearing 'Gaza' wristbands

Jul 29, 2014: England batsman Moeen Ali has been asked to remove wristbands bearing the slogans "Save Gaza" and "Free Palestine" following a conversation with the ICC match referee, David Boon

England v India, 2nd Investec Test, Ageas Bowl, 2nd day

ECB defends Moeen's 'Save Gaza' wristband

Jul 28, 2014: Moeen Ali's wearing of a wristband during the second Investec Test between England and India at the Ageas Bowl protesting about Israel's military action in Gaza has been defended by the ECB

India in England 2014

Five key head-to-heads

Jul 7, 2014: From two embattled captains to the challenge for India's openers against the new ball, ESPNcricinfo picks five contests that could determine the series

Worcestershire v Glamorgan, New Road, 3rd day

Moeen class tightens Worcestershire hold

Jun 30, 2014: Moeen Ali treated Worcestershire fans to a glimpse of his international quality when making 80 from 87 balls on what is likely to be a fleeting return to New Road

England news

England prescribe rest to jaded squad

Jun 26, 2014: England have decided that rest will be the best cure for the team that slipped to the first series defeat on home soil against Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka in England 2014

Batting offers promise but captain concerns

Jun 25, 2014: A new-look England side came within one wicket of winning at Lord's and two balls of salvaging a drawn series at Headingley, but while there were promising signs there also remain significant worries

England v Sri Lanka, 2nd Investec Test, Headingley, 5th day

The tale of two balls, one winner and a piece of history

Jun 24, 2014: With two balls remaining at Lord's, Nuwan Pradeep was saved by an inside edge (and the DRS). A little over a week later, with two balls remaining at Leeds, James Anderson fended a bouncer to decide the series

England v Sri Lanka, 2nd Investec Test, Headingley, 5th day

Moeen shines amid rubble

Jun 24, 2014: It should not obscure the failures that led to England's defeat but Moeen Ali showed his talent and his temperament with a wonderful maiden Test century

England v Sri Lanka, 2nd Investec Test, Headingley, 5th day

SL snatch victory after defiant Moeen ton

Jun 24, 2014: Sri Lanka won when they had almost abandoned hope. From the penultimate ball of a gripping final day, Shaminda Eranga found a hostile delivery to bring their first series win in England

England v Sri Lanka, 2nd Investec Test, Headingley, 3rd day

Moeen proves his worth - and unveils the doosra

Jun 22, 2014: A plethora of "experts" who have spent the last few weeks repeating the myth that Moeen is a "part-time" spin bowler may now afford him a little more respect

England v Sri Lanka, 2nd Investec Test, Headingley, 3rd day

Moeen strikes but England grip slackens

Jun 22, 2014: Moeen Ali removed Kumar Sangakkara and Lahiru Thirimanne in the evening session as England strived to press home their advantage in the second Test

Sri Lanka in England 2014

Panesar 'very difficult' to select - Moores

Jun 17, 2014: As well as England's attack performed on the final day at Lord's, they were screaming out for a specialist spinner especially while they waited for the ball to reverse swing

England v Sri Lanka, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 5th day

Plenty of ticks for England selectors

Jun 16, 2014: England's new era selections in detail after the first Test at Lord's

England v Sri Lanka, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 2nd day

Moeen, Jordan make bright beginnings

Jun 13, 2014: Much was new about England at Lord's - from personnel, to batting order, to slip catchers - but not everything is clear about their thinking

Sri Lanka in England 2014

Moeen provides new spin for England

Jun 10, 2014: Moeen Ali is the main spin option available to Alastair Cook and, if all goes to plan, will become the first England bowler to deliver a doosra in a Test match

England news

Moeen feared Test chance had gone

Jun 6, 2014: A little over a year ago Moeen Ali feared his chance for an international career was slipping away

Sri Lanka in England 2014

Moeen, Robson, Jordan get Test calls

Jun 5, 2014: England have named three uncapped players - Sam Robson, Moeen Ali and Chris Jordan - in a 12-man squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka.

Surrey v Worcestershire, The Oval, 1st day

Moeen plays down Test chances after century

Jun 1, 2014: Moeen Ali claims not be overly stressed about a potential England Test debut, but he struck a century all the same to edge it a little bit closer

Sri Lanka in England, 2013-14

Carberry recalled for T20 and ODIs

May 13, 2014: Michael Carberry has been recalled to England's Twenty20 and ODI squads for the matches against Sri Lanka which begin next week

County news

Worcs bring in Hales as Moeen cover

May 2, 2014: Alex Hales, Nottinghamshire's England T20 opener, has joined Worcestershire on a month's loan to cover for the potential absence of Moeen Ali on international duty