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'Door open' for Test return, says England's Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali said he is open to playing Test cricket again under new England coach Brendon McCullum. The 34-year-old quit the long format last year with 2,914 runs and 195 wickets from 64 Tests but still plays an important role in England's limited-overs sides. Moeen said McCullum, who was put in charge of the Test team last month, had sounded him out about a potential red-ball return. "Baz (McCullum) messaged me asking if I was 'in'," Moeen was quoted as saying by the Guardian newspaper after being awarded an OBE for his services to cricket.

Moeen Ali's OBE about more than 'runs and wickets'

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has insisted his recognition in the Queen's Birthday Honours List is about far more than "runs and wickets". When sportsmen or women are named in one of the British and Commonwealth honours lists presided over by Queen Elizabeth II, who is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee this week, it is usually largely in recognition of a successful on-field career. And while the 34-year-old Moeen, who on Wednesday was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), has made 225 appearances for England in all formats during a 16-year professional career, the dashing Worcestershire batsman and off-spinner has also been a trailblazer for the Asian community in Britain. A Birmingham-born cricketer of Pakistani heritage, Moeen has rarely been shy of proclaiming his Muslim faith in a sport that has faced repeated allegations of discrimination. And while Moeen's cricket achievements include a Test hat-trick and a World Cup winner's medal, he said the OBE was a proud moment for his father Munir and mother Maqsood as well.

Bale, Ali and Muirhead named in Queen's Birthday Honours list

Wales captain Gareth Bale, England all-rounder Moeen Ali and Olympic gold medal-winner Eve Muirhead were among those named in the Queen's Birthday Honours list on Wednesday.

Saudi fencer Ali Al-Bahrani takes silver at GCC Games in Kuwait

Saudi fencer Ali Al-Bahraini has claimed second place and the silver medal in fencing at the third GCC Games, currently taking place in Kuwait.

Boxing legend Larry Holmes reveals what he learned from sparring Muhammad Ali

Boxing legend Larry Holmes has revealed how sparring Muhammad Ali early on in his career taught him a number of invaluable lessons.

Mike Tyson's reaction to Floyd Mayweather claiming he's greater than Muhammad Ali

Stepping into a boxing ring requires confidence as well as skill.

Hassan Ali: ‘Wasim Akram told me to play county cricket. Finally I’m here ’

It is the first morning of Lancashire’s County Championship game against Essex. Outside the Old Trafford pavilion, England’s highest wicket-taker is handing over a county cap. “I know you expected a bit more grass,” he says. “But sorry, maybe next time.”

Ali Price admits Glasgow Warriors indiscipline but insists Leinster will be 'great challenge'

Ali Price has accepted that Glasgow have no excuses for their patchy form in recent weeks – nor for the indiscipline which proved so costly to them in their 28-11 defeat by Edinburgh on Saturday night.

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'Door open' for Test return, says England's Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali's OBE about more than 'runs and wickets'

Bale, Ali and Muirhead named in Queen's Birthday Honours list

Saudi fencer Ali Al-Bahrani takes silver at GCC Games in Kuwait

Boxing legend Larry Holmes reveals what he learned from sparring Muhammad Ali

Mike Tyson's reaction to Floyd Mayweather claiming he's greater than Muhammad Ali

Hassan Ali: ‘Wasim Akram told me to play county cricket. Finally I’m here ’

Ali Price admits Glasgow Warriors indiscipline but insists Leinster will be 'great challenge'