England all-rounder Moeen Ali has been named because the vice-captain for the fourth Test match in opposition to India on the Oval beginning on Thursday, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) made the announcement on Wednesday. Ali’s elevation comes after Jos Buttler was given a paternity break as a result of impending arrival of his second little one.
From not being within the Test squad for the primary match at Nottingham to being named deputy to Joe Root, Moeen has ascended to this lofty place at a quick tempo in only a matter of weeks.
“All-rounder Moeen Ali has been named as England Test vice-captain for the fourth Test match against India at the Kia Oval starting on Thursday,” ECB stated in a press release.
The 34-year-old Moeen has thus far performed 63 Tests for England, scoring 2879 runs with 5 a whole bunch, and likewise has 193 wickets to his credit score with 5 five-wicket hauls along with his off-breaks.
In this Test match, England have introduced again Mark Wood, who has recovered from his shoulder damage and Chris Woakes, who was out of motion throughout the first three video games resulting from damage points.