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Moeen Ali would be in line to get selected for the fourth Test against India. Image Courtesy: Getty

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has given a soft reminder to the England selectors that he is still around the corner after the southpaw smashed a brilliant double century to make a case for himself in the Test side against India.

His replacement, Adil Rashid has got a few wickets but has not looked a Test bowler under any stress of imagination. Rashid has experimented with his line and length and thus found tough to find success in red-ball cricket.

In the series so far, Adil Rashid also bagged eight key wickets. However, Moeen had bowled quite brilliantly during India’s tour in 2014. Hence, the board might be tempted to pick Moeen Ali for the last two Tests.

Moeen Ali scored a patient knock for Worcestershireas they won the match by a whopping 186 runs against Yorkshire. It was in the County Championship Division One this week.

After the heavy defeat to India in the 3rd Test, England will be tempted to bring in Moeen Ali.

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Worcestershire’s Moeen Ali completes a double hundred against Yorkshire. Image Courtesy: Getty

“It’s been a difficult week. Sometimes you have to take your hat off and say, ‘we’ve been outplayed’. That’s probably been the case this week, so credit to them,” said Yorkshire and England limited-overs all-rounder David Willey. “I think they applied themselves better. As a result, they confidently beat us.”

“Moeen played exceptionally well with bat and ball, and that’s why he’s doing what he’s doing at international level.”

The 4th Test is slated to get underway in Southampton on Thursday, August 30th. The hosts will need a replacement for Jonny Bairstow who had fractured his finger. However, James Vince might be the possible candidate. But there is a chance for Moeen to break into the team.

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England will still be upbeat to win the series especially given the fact that they are 2-1 up in the five-match Test series.

However, after the performance in Nottingham, India will back themselves to come back and win the series 3-2.

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