Hat-Trick Man Moeen Ali Was Told Not To Draw Portrait As It's ‘Forbidden In Islam’ On Twitter 1

England all-rounder Moeen Ali, who is practicing Islam in the United Kingdom, is sporting beard owing to the religious considerations on micro-blogging site Twitter in July, was suggested not to draw the portraits, as it is forbidden in Islam, before many came in his support — to defend his work of sketch, for the purpose of raising the funds.

The 30-year-old Ali prepared a sketch of the former star of Windies Sir Vivian Richards for the charity campaign, as the painting was scheduled to be auctioned by a fund raising organization Cricket United.

However, the money was expected to go in favour of Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA), before the star for England in the Kennington Test was criticized for tweeting a self-painted caricature of legendary batsman Richards which became a heated debate over his Twitter handle.

“Please do support @CricketUnited and bid on my drawing of Sir Viv to support @PCA @Chance2Shine @LordsTaverners,” Moeen posted on his Twitter profile.

While holding a painting of Richards to pose for a photograph, Ali captioned the drawing which further read: ‘The Great Sir Viv, by Moeen Ali’.

Interestingly, the Cricket United has effusively praised Ali while responding to his Tweet for shown the great cause of concern.

“Thanks Mo! This is a great effort and everyone can get bidding now!!,” Cricket United posted in response to Cricket United.

Ali, who claimed a hat-trick in the 100 Test as a venue for The Kia Oval on Day five of the third Test – to give the hosts a lead of 2-1 in the four-match Investec series.

(Read Further: Moeen Ali Bags Hat-Trick Against South Africa In 100th Test At The Oval)

Rising against the tide, Ali has shown a quality improvement both with bat and the ball while playing a significant role for the Joe Root-led England.

The Birmingham-born all-rounder has bagged 18 wickets so far, in the ongoing series after claiming 10 wickets in the first Test at Iconic Lord’s which included six for 53 in the second innings after four in the first, as he also score 87 in the same Test.

Hat-Trick Man Moeen Ali Was Told Not To Draw Portrait As It's ‘Forbidden In Islam’ On Twitter 2
Currently, Ali is the leading wicket-taker in the Investec series as the fourth Test will be played between August 4 and 8 in Manchester. Photo Credit: Getty Images.

After making his Test debut in June 2014 against Sri Lanka at Lord’s, Ali has featured in 40 Tests as he amassed 2,090 runs at an average of 34.26.

With the ball, Ali has collected 116 wickets in 70 innings of 40 longer format matches.

Here’s the Twitter post timeline:

https://twitter.com/MoeenAli/status/890274259741921280

https://twitter.com/hkhanCr77/status/890482832640016384

https://twitter.com/engr_zeeshi/status/890285004487577609

https://twitter.com/aly_aly_aly/status/892423769519771648

https://twitter.com/umairdotansari/status/892065603925757952

 

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