Despite a successful return to England’s Test side this summer, former England off-spinner Graeme Swann has implored Moeen Ali to take more of a leading role in his side’s tour of Sri Lanka.
Ali, who was dropped earlier this year in New Zealand, was brought back into the side for the fourth Test against India at the Ageas Bowl, and responded with a player-of-the-match performance that saw him return match figures of 9-134.
In addition to his role as spinner, Ali also saw himself promoted to No.3 in the batting order in the second innings of that Test.
England’s front-line spin options for the tour include, Ali, Adil Rashid and Somerset’s Jack Leach.
Prior to the Test series, England will play five ODIs and one T20. The first ODI begins on October 10 in Dambulla.
