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Ive done my part Moeen Ali announces retirement from international cricket

Moeen Ali has announced his retirement from international cricket, with the 37-year-old declaring: “I’ve done my part.” In an interview with the Daily Mail, the spin bowling all-rounder said the decision comes after he was overlooked for England’s forthcoming white-ball series against Australia. He told the paper: “I’m 37 years old and didn’t get picked for this month’s Australia series. “I’ve played a lot of cricket for England. It’s time for the next generation, which was also explained to me. “It felt the time was right. I’ve done my part.” Matthew Mott was sacked as head coach of the limited-overs side last month after disappointing title defences in the ODI and T20 World Cups and the appetite for change continued with the removal of Moeen and Jonny Bairstow – two senior men sharing over 400 caps. Moeen has been an influential vice-captain to Jos Buttler in recent times but has acknowledged in the past that his international career was winding down. After 68 Tests, 138 ODIs and 92 T20s for England, Moeen said he still feels like he can compete at the highest level, but was “trying to be realistic” about his international future. “I could hold on and try to play for England again, but I know in reality I won’t,” he told the Mail. “Even retiring, I don’t feel it’s because I’m not good enough — I still feel I can play. But I get how things are, and the team needs to evolve into another cycle. It’s about being real to myself.” Reflecting on his international career, Moeen said he was “especially” proud of taking 204 Test wickets, adding: “I’m also proud of getting five Test hundreds. “It’s only five, but it means a lot, especially when I was often down the order.” Looking ahead, Moeen said he wants to continue playing franchise cricket, but ultimately hopes to delve into coaching. “Coaching is something I want to do — I want to be one of the best,” he said. “I can learn a lot from (England coach Brendon McCullum). “I hope people remember me as a free spirit. I played some nice shots and some bad shots, but hopefully people enjoyed watching me.” Published: 08/09/2024 by Radio NewsHub

Kings time of reflection on anniversary of Queens death after challenging year

The King is to attend church near Balmoral for private prayer and reflection in remembrance of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on the second anniversary of her death. Charles will head to Crathie Kirk, where the late Queen worshipped, for Sunday morning service, two years on from his accession to the throne. The King, 75, has been staying on his Aberdeenshire estate in the Highlands, where his mother died peacefully at the age of 96 on September 8 2022. At Charles’s side will be Queen Camilla, with the pair spending the summer at their haven in Scotland after the challenges of the past nine months. The King’s second year as sovereign was marked by the difficult double health blow of his cancer diagnosis and that of his daughter-in-law the Princess of Wales. But with the monarch and Queen consort travelling in the autumn to Australia and Samoa on their first major long-haul trip since news of his condition broke, a royal source said Charles’s health was “heading in a positive trajectory”. On Accession Day, the Archbishop of Canterbury, who delivered the sermon at the late Queen’s state funeral, has given thanks for Elizabeth II’s “life of faith and devotion” and prayers for the King’s “steadfast service”. The Rt Rev Justin Welby said: “Today we remember the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and mark the second anniversary of the accession of His Majesty King Charles III. “As we pray for the royal family today, we give thanks for Queen Elizabeth’s life of faith and devotion – and continue to pray for the King in his steadfast service to our nation.” The anniversary is a deeply personal time for the King, who became monarch when his beloved mother died in her Platinum Jubilee year after reigning for seven decades. A royal source said: “There will be personal thoughts, prayers and reflections. “I’m sure it will be a very poignant day for all. How could it not be, not least given the year of challenge that the whole family has had?” Royal expert Joe Little, of Majesty magazine, described the health troubles faced by the King and Kate as a “rollercoaster” period. “Nobody saw those things coming and they had a profound impact,” Mr Little said. “It has been a rollercoaster year for the King, not just for him, but for his family, and it will have been of great concern to the Queen. “Nonetheless he has been remarkably active for someone with his condition and given his age. “He hasn’t really let the treatment hold him back, but I’m sure he hasn’t done anything near as much as he would have liked to have done.” The King’s second year as monarch has been less hectic than his first, with cancer treatment understandably having an impact on his schedule, though he has still undertaken dozens of visits, meetings and events. Charles has carried out official engagements on 132 days during the past year, compared with 161 days in the previous 12 months, according to PA news agency analysis of the Court Circular. On Saturday, Charles, dressed in a tartan kilt, and Camilla enjoyed a day out at the annual Braemar Gathering, watching the Highland Games. Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney and his wife Elizabeth Quigley also arrived to stay overnight with the King and Queen the same day, with the King holding an audience with Mr Swinney on Saturday evening. Prayers will be said for the King and the royal family hundreds of miles away at services in London’s Westminster Abbey – the scene of the late Queen’s final farewell at her funeral 11 days after her death. The gothic abbey’s bells will also ring out to mark the King’s accession anniversary, as is the custom. Gun salutes are usually fired on Accession Day, but because this year it falls on a Sunday when salutes traditionally do not take place, the military tribute by The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery at Hyde Park and The Honourable Artillery Company at the Tower of London has been moved to Monday. Both regiments taking part were responsible for firing the Death Gun salutes upon the death of Elizabeth II, with almost all of the soldiers and horses taking part playing a role in the Queen’s funeral and the proclamation of the King. Members of the royal family regularly worship at Crathie Kirk while they are staying at nearby Balmoral Castle, and the late Queen, a devout Christian, was a regular attendee. The King’s great-great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria laid the foundation stone for the 19th-century church. The tiny grey granite place of worship, a short drive from the castle, stands on a hill overlooking 14th-century church ruins and the River Dee. The Princess Royal married then-commander Tim Laurence there in the winter of 1992. Published: 08/09/2024 by Radio NewsHub

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