Salahuddin among Moeen's ‘top 5’ coaches

Comilla Victorians all-rounder Moeen Ali rated his side's head coach Mohammad Salahuddin as the best in Bangladesh and revealed that the coach was also "one of the best" he has ever worked with.

Moeen had played vital roles while tasting back-to-back Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) triumphs with Comilla Victorians in 2022 and 2023. On both occasions, he had Salahuddin at the helm.

"I am surprised he is not the head coach for Bangladesh. I am not sure if he's ever done it but he is one of the best I have worked with. He is definitely in my top five," Moeen told the media yesterday.

"He is very good with young players. He is definitely the best in Bangladesh, that's my own opinion.

"I am very comfortable and I love playing for Comilla Victorians. They look after me very well and we have a good team and it's been three years I have been here [with Comilla] now and it's good," he added.

A key member of England's 2022 T20 World Cup winning side, Moeen showed his class as he hit the ground running instantly in the ongoing edition of the BPL. He has made a habit of coming in late and delivering powering performances to help Comilla across the line.

He made his mark with a hattrick and an unbeaten 24-ball 53 in his first match on Tuesday in Chattogram and has helped his side to consecutive wins after arriving in the country.