ENGLAND cricketer Moeen Ali has received an Honorary Doctorate from Coventry University for his outstanding contribution to the sport.
Moeen is now an Honorary Doctor of Arts following a graduation ceremony at Coventry Cathedral.
The all-rounder won the Cricket World Cup with England in 2019 and the T20 World Cup in 2022. He has also captained his country in a number of T20 internationals.
Moeen said: “It’s been an amazing day. I’ve really, really thoroughly enjoyed it with my wife and parents. It’s an amazing honour and the icing on the cake of a long career.”
Coventry University’s vice-chancellor, Professor John Latham CBE, added: “Moeen’s career has taken him to the very top of the game, including having the honour of leading his country on to the field as captain.
“Those moments are experienced by just a select few and Moeen’s dedication and commitment makes him more than a worthy recipient.
“And it is for those reasons that Coventry University has welcomed Moeen to become an Honorary Doctor of Arts and we could not be prouder for him to join the university family.”
Moeen began his career with Warwickshire before later returning to the county following a 15-year spell with Worcestershire.
He currently skippers Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred format of the game.
Moeen made his England debut in 2014 and has represented his country in all formats of the game.
He was made an OBE in 2022 for his services to cricket.
