Moeen Ali after receiving his Honorary Doctorate from Coventry University

Moeen Ali’s contribution to English cricket during a decade-long international career has been recognised by Coventry University. His accomplishments include captaining the Three Lions and representing his local club Warwickshire, where he currently skippers the Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred format of the game.

And now Coventry University has recognised Moeen’s outstanding contribution to the sport by making him an Honorary Doctor of Arts at a graduation ceremony at Coventry Cathedral.

Moeen, from Birmingham, began his career with Warwickshire before moving to Worcestershire where his performances soon caught the eye of England selectors and he made his debut for the national team in 2014. The following years saw the all-rounder represent England in all formats of the game with the pinnacle of his career being part of the squads that lifted the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019 and the T20 World Cup three years later.

Moeen was also made an OBE in 2022 for his services to cricket.

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.

Moeen Ali

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.

Professor John Latham CBE, Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University