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[FattusCattus]

Excellent, just bought the Telegraph and I think Hendo is a self-promoting, attention-seeking tit at times (Vaughan's father perhaps?) so I shall look forward to that.

[Bats_Entertainment]

Those two must have been separated at birth.  Uncanny resemblance between them! Just wish there was an uncanny resemblance between their respective batting averages too!

Similarity in back-lifts.

[AverageCricketer]

They both bowl off spin as well.

[Bats_Entertainment]

Might WG have been a muslim?

[TangoWhiskey]

Might WG have been a muslim?

I think he was you know...

[Nickauger]

^^^really? They both have big beards but that's where the resemblance ends for me.

Also, has anyone read Michael henderson's incoherent rant in the telegraph? Absolute tosh!

Seems perfectly ok to me! Makes some very good pints! Could understand it if he was a muslim living in a country where the religion is oppressed, but he isn't! Fair play to him for being proud of it, but he is first and foremeost representing England, as a (very) Englishman!

[mini998]

I wonder if Monty's turban was much of an issue like this to English fans when he broke in to the England side?

[FattusCattus]

Seems perfectly ok to me! Makes some very good pints! Could understand it if he was a muslim living in a country where the religion is oppressed, but he isn't! Fair play to him for being proud of it, but he is first and foremeost representing England, as a (very) Englishman!

I think I read the artical a little differently - ok Moeen's proud to promote being a Muslim, and proud to be in the English side.

I just feel that Hendo was making a point that didn't need making, and that it was a little contentious, just to get his writing noticed.

Just my opinion though.

[joeljonno]

Those two must have been separated at birth.  Uncanny resemblance between them! Just wish there was an uncanny resemblance between their respective batting averages too!

Amla averages 51

Moeen averages 48


In test cricket, currently. Not too far apart. :-)

[petehosk]

I do rate Ali highly and think that he is a classy batsman who can bowl well.
But Amla is a VERY classy batsman in my book and one of my favourites to watch when he's on form!!
Amla has proved himself to be World class already, whereas Ali needs to prove himself on that level!
Ali is showing true promise so far but only time will tell! Will need to see him against the SA and Aussie bowling attacks to get a better picture of whether he'll show the same class at that top level. But fingers crossed!

[RossViper]

Here's Henderson article;
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/10897999/Youre-playing-for-England-Moeen-Ali-not-your-religion.html

Lot of hot air if you ask me, no actual insight. Load of old rubbish, also when did Mo say this? Very average reporting.