Moeen Ali

“In the nets, Joe Root hits the most sixes. He tries to take us down all the time. I think everyone is capable of hitting big sixes and I think I'm the best of all of them. But Jos is the one guy that everyone knows is out front. Jos is power with timing.”

“My beliefs are that good people who work hard get their rewards. There will be struggle at times and hurdles along the way - life throws up all sorts - but in the end, you will prevail if you stick to the right path.”

“When you're quiet, others can form opinions that are way off the mark.”

“Difference is respected and the environment Eoin Morgan has created is such that we are encouraged to transfer our personalities into our cricket.”

“If someone dares me to do something I'll just do it.”

“In tournament cricket, with a new opponent each game, I think you actually need to play to your own strengths more.”

“If they come after me and my bowling you get a bit down. But when I am fielding I think about it and there are worse things that can happen. I take in the atmosphere a bit and think this is not too bad.”

“My dad and uncle were so protective so whenever someone would say or do something to harm us they were right there. They were very shy but you cross a line with them and the temper can get quite rough.”

“Every time that I come to Edgbaston it takes me back to some great first memories of coming here at a very young age.”

“All I care about is England doing well and if that means I'm looking on for a bit, I won't lose any sleep.”

“I was so fortunate to play my club cricket at Moseley Ashfield. We had loads of Asians, white players, black players. You grow up from that knowing it just doesn't matter what religion or culture people are into, everyone is different.”

“People get involved not just in politics but in groups and sects and... forget the main reason why we're here: to worship Allah.”

“I've opened throughout most of my career at Worcester. I understand there are guys in the team who have opened for a long time, more than me, with better records than me.”

“Religion is very important to me. One of my aims is to try to show that you can have faith and play cricket. There can be a lot of negativity and misunderstanding of Islam.”

“We're a tight-knit city in Birmingham. We have so much around us that brings the people together, no matter who you are or your background.”

“I know people aren't sure about men who look like I do. People don't see the beard as a bit of hair. I've been shouted at, called some horrible names, and when I first came to Worcester I noticed people crossing the road to avoid me.”

“Sometimes it can feel like my bad days in Test cricket get amplified or singled out more than other players, while my good ones can fly under the radar. I'm not making excuses but over time this can get to you a little bit.”

“We want cricket to grow for kids, and for families to come and watch.”

“I know personally as a young player when coaches came to my school that is someone you want to be like and I think that helps massively.”

“From nine, I started playing cricket. From 11, I knew this is what I'm doing.”