England's Moeen Ali ready to return to Tests despite 'scapegoat' past

Moeen was dropped after the first Test against Australia last year and admitted to feeling like a scapegoat

England chief selector clueless about Moeen Ali's return to Test cricket

On September 21, Ali missed the central contract for Test cricket as he had taken a break from the longest format of the game.

The 32-year-old played extensive cricket in the summer as he was the part of the ICC World Cup-winning squad.

Ali will remain available for selection for the limited-overs format as he was awarded the ODI/T20I central contract.

The 32-year-old was axed after scoring nought and four in England's first Test defeat at Edgbaston.

In a way, the team reflects the spirit of the UK which embraces different ethnicities and traditions.

Kohli hit two half centuries to bail out India twice in the last two matches after losing early wickets against Afghanistan and West Indies.

England has so far shown a good performance in the World Cup as they have defeated South Africa, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and West Indies.

England, finalists in 1979, 1987 and 1992, have never won the 50-over World Cup but Moeen said that they are hoping for glory on home turf.

While he did take three wickets in the match against Pakistan, Ali failed to impress with the bat.