We are very wary of Bangladesh: Moeen Ali

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has warned his teammates about the threat that Bangladesh carry in Engladn’s upcoming series against their hosts. With most of the pre-match news being eaten away by the security issues, Ali and the rest of his teammates will be hoping to make it count on the cricket pitch.

He also went on to remember the time when they were comprehensively beaten by their Bangladeshi counterparts in the 2015 World Cup in Australia.

“We are very wary of Bangladesh. They beat us in Australia, we know they can play, but we’re a completely different side now.”

This eventually saw the Brits bring in the reinforcements with the likes of Gareth Batty, Zafar Ansari, and others make their way into the side.

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Moeen Ali added the importance of playing in such conditions wherein their batsmen and bowlers will well and truly be tested. He told Press Association Sport: “With the conditions probably more suited to my game, I feel like I will have a big role to play at some stage and I’m hoping I can play a big part in us winning both series.

“I think I’ll be in the game more with it being in the subcontinent and spin is probably the biggest threat

“But I don’t feel any pressure at all. There’s always pressure on you playing in international cricket. You’ve just got to deal with it as best as you can. I’ve had some ups and downs with the ball, but I feel like it’s made me a better bowler each time.”

Speaking about the selection process, the 28-year old went on to add that anything was possible.

He said: “It’s an option, I think. I’m sure the selectors and the coach and the captain are probably thinking about it, but, like I’ve always said, wherever they ask me to bat, I’ll bat there.

The 28-year old also went on to add the role that he would like to play on the side. “I do consider myself a top order batsman so I’d love to bat up the order, but I’m happy to bat wherever and if I have to wait my turn then so be it.”

Moeen said: “It’s their choice. But they’re still a massive part of the team. We respect their choice and we’re 100 percent behind them.”

Finally, speaking about the security issues and Bangladesh, Ali said that he had absolutely no issues with the safety of the tour. “I’ve been there four or five times before and I feel like it’s a nice place to go and play cricket. The people are very friendly and nice to us,” he added.

“You’re probably not safe anywhere these days so I don’t see too much of a problem with the tour.”

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