Moeen Ali has informed Brendon McCullum his wish to come out of Test retirement

Moeen Ali has informed Brendon McCullum he is willing to come out of Test retirement to help England’s new head coach rebuild their red-ball fortunes. Also, he could be joined by his close friend and fellow spinner Adil Rashid. McCullum wants to put together a squad of cricketers to dominate at the top and has listed out men along with Jos Buttler and Liam Livingstone, as players who can add strength in depth in all conditions to England’s Test squad.

England is due to play three Tests in Pakistan this winter, McCullum – whose first task is to beat New Zealand in a three-match series starting at Lord’s on Thursday – is seeking for as many bowling options as possible.