Moeen Ali has been one of the best all-rounders to feature in the Indian Premier League and not only has he been handy with the ball but his batting flair has been equally exceptional. With the IPL mega-auction coming up, there are speculations about his future and whether CSK will let him slide or will they retain him?
Over the span of the last seven seasons, Moeen Ali has hammered 1162 runs at a strike rate of 141.53. He has also claimed 35 wickets at an economy rate of 7.07. With numbers as impressive as this, here are three reasons why releasing Moeen Ali might just not be a great idea for CSK.
#1 Match-winner
Moeen Ali is a proven match-winner an higher the stakes, the English all-rounder finds himself thriving. He can also come up clutch in tight spots and that is what makes him a standout amidst the others. More importantly, he can make significant difference with the ball in his hands in the middle-overs, where teams usually eye setting up a platform for a grandstand flourish.
#2 Versatility
Moeen Ali is exceptionally versatile with both the bat and the ball in his hands. He has bowled with the new ball before while usually being the powerhouse in the middle-overs. Apart from that he has batted at lots of positions, responding to the situation that his team has sent him to do. With all of these being said, he brings in a special flair of adjustment that makes him an absolute blockbuster for CSK.
#3 Hard-hitter and experienced campaigner
If Ali gets going, there won’t be any stopping him. CSK has attempted to bring him out in the number three slot, a place that would see Suresh Raina come out to bat.
Ali has previously shown that he can strike the ball by a fair mile and once he starts connecting, the bowlers will only be a mere formality. Also, the kind of bloated experience that he has in his kitty is another reason why CSK should retain him.
