According to The Telegraph’s Will Macpherson, Moeen’s role is short-term and focused:
“England have been joined at Edgbaston for training today by Moeen Ali, in a coaching consultancy role,” Macpherson reported on X (formerly Twitter).
Moeen Brought In to Support Bashir
While England’s bowlers delivered a solid performance in the first Test, young off-spinner Shoaib Bashir struggled, conceding runs freely. Moeen has likely been brought in to mentor Bashir—helping him fine-tune his line, develop strategies, and better handle India’s batting line-up.
His input might not stop there. With India expected to play both Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav in the second Test, Moeen could also assist England’s batters in preparing to face quality spin—something he has vast experience with from both international cricket and his time in the IPL.
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One-Off Role, Following a New Trend
This kind of short-term consultancy has become more common in recent years, allowing former players to share their insights without committing to a full-time role. Moeen is following a path similar to that of Stuart Broad, who recently served as a one-match bowling consultant for South Africa during their WTC final win over Australia at Lord’s.
Broad’s brief involvement helped South Africa claim their first ICC trophy in nearly three decades, and Moeen’s presence could prove similarly valuable for England at a crucial stage of the series.
Like Broad, Moeen is expected to serve in this role for just one match. He will leave the squad before the third Test.
