20-09-2019 19:04 via theguardian.com

Upbeat Moeen Ali to take break after losing his England Test contract

• All-rounder struggled in World Cup and Ashes
• Jofra Archer is handed multi-format dealMoeen Ali believes a short break from competing for a Test spot could result in a strong comeback down the line after the all-rounder lost his England contract in the longest format.Ashley Giles, the director of England cricket, revealed on Friday that Moeen has requested a spell away from Test contention and he will now miss that part of the New Zealand tour, the squads for which are named on Mond
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