Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from English domestic cricket, bringing an end to his long and successful career in the country’s cricketing circuit. The all-rounder will play his final domestic tournament in the 2025 T20 Blast before stepping away from the scene. Notably, he has also opted out of next year’s edition of The Hundred, as confirmed by ESPNcricinfo. This decision marks the complete shift of Moeen’s focus to franchise cricket overseas. At 37, he had already bid farewell to international cricket in September 2024, following the T20 World Cup. With his domestic exit, Moeen now eyes new opportunities in global leagues while also transitioning into coaching. A Legacy of Versatility and Leadership Moeen made his England debut in 2014 and quickly became a key all-rounder across formats. He played 68 Tests, 138 ODIs, and 92 T20Is, amassing 6678 runs and taking 366 wickets. His contributions were pivotal in England’s triumphs in the 2019 ODI World Cup and the 2022 T20 World Cup. Despite retiring from international cricket, Moeen remained active in England’s domestic competitions. However, the upcoming T20 Blast will be his final outing. Read also: Bracewell Becomes 4th NZ Spinner with Four-Fer in ICC ODI Event Currently, he is in the last year of his contract with Warwickshire. To ease into coaching, he will take up a player-coach role with Birmingham Bears during the T20 Blast. While he will be available for group-stage matches, his participation in the knockout rounds remains uncertain. The Hundred will also see major changes in Moeen’s absence. He captained Birmingham Phoenix for four seasons, but with his exit, the squad will undergo reshuffling. Players like Jamie Smith and Chris Woakes are also set to move on. Moeen, who is working on his ECB Level Three coaching certification, will step into a significant role within Warwickshire’s revamped coaching staff. In a club statement, Moeen announced, "This is a big decision for me and not one I've taken lightly. But I've reached a decision in the last few days, taking into account what I feel is best for me and my family at this stage in my career. I'm still passionate about the game and want to play as much as I can. I still love playing. I still have passion for the game and I love being in a team environment. I also enjoy talking to players about cricket, the tactics, and I think that'll help me move smoothly into coaching after my playing days are over. I came back to Warwickshire with an aim of trying to help them win the Blast and I still want to play a role this year. I'll be available to play throughout the Blast group games, and would love to be involved as a player-coach." Meanwhile, he continues his IPL commitments, having been picked up by the Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹2 crore in the 2025 mega auction.