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NDTV
19-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
KKR Star Moeen Ali Says "Parents Were In PoK" When Operation Sindoor Began
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Moeen Ali has shared moments of anxiety for his family when India launched 'Operation Sindoor' in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The Indian armed forces launched precision strikes targeting terrorist bases in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan. In the India-Pakistan conflict that followed, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season was halted. Moeen is among the overseas cricketers who decided against returning to India as the IPL Season 18 resumed following a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. He has revealed that his parents were in the PoK region when Operation Sindoor started. 'My parents were actually in Kashmir (PoK) at the time… in Pakistan, only about an hour away from where the strikes happened, probably. Maybe a bit farther," Moeen said on the Beard Before Wicket podcast. "It was a bit crazy, and then they managed to get the only flights out on that day. I was glad they got out, but it was crazy.' Many overseas cricketers decided to return to their countries after hostilities between India and Pakistan escalated. 'It was mad. Obviously, there were those attacks in Kashmir before everything really kicked off. Then within no time, things just rapidly escalated, and all of a sudden, we were in the middle of it. It felt like we were in the middle of a war, but obviously we didn't hear anything (like missiles striking). All of a sudden, you're just scrambling to get out of the country and just trying to make sure your family's fine. People are worried about you back home, and you just want to make sure they're at ease as well. 'People weren't quite sure what was happening or how things were. I spoke to a lot of the guys. Some of them were like, 'There won't be a war; everything will be fine. These things have happened before.' Some guys were like, 'I think there'll be a war. I think there'll be some sort of retaliation or whatever you want to call it,'" he said. The former England all-rounder said that he was most worried about the cancellation of flights as the overseas players desperately wanted to leave. 'There's so much lying going on that it's hard to believe people, especially the news outlets and journalists. You don't know exactly what's going on, and that's the scary bit, because you don't know where you stand. You don't know if things are going to escalate quickly. The thing we were most worried about was flights getting cancelled and not being able to get out. "But it must be so much harder for the local players or for guys who are Pakistani or Indian, stuck there not knowing what's going to happen.'
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Moeen Ali freaked out, 'parents were in PoK' where Indian missiles struck as he was 'scrambling' to get out of India
Moeen Ali was among the few overseas players who did not return to India when the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) resumed on May 17. He was in India earlier this month for the IPL amid the escalating tension with Pakistan, while his parents were stuck in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) at the same time, which was quite unnerving. Moeen was originally part of the Kolkata Knight Riders set-up in the IPL 2025. He was in India with his wife and children when the tournament was suspended on May 9 after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was halted midway through the first innings in Dharamsala after blackouts in certain north and north-western parts of the country. Taking on the Beard Before Wicket podcast, Moeen revealed that his parents were in PoK, about an hour away from where Indian missiles had struck as part of Operation Sindoor. He admitted that it freaked him out, but they eventually got out of Pakistan on the last flights available. "My parents were actually in Kashmir at the time… in Pakistan, only about an hour away from where the strikes happened probably. Maybe a bit farther. So it was a bit crazy and then they managed to get the only flights out actually on that day. I was glad they got out, but it was crazy," he said. Moeen also opened up on his own experience in India during that time, finding himself in the midst of chaos, and he scrambled to get out of the country with his family. He said: "It was mad, obviously there were those attacks in Kashmir before everything really kicked off. Then within no time things just rapidly escalated and all of a sudden we're in the middle. It felt like we're in the middle of a war, but obviously we didn't hear anything (like missiles striking). All of a sudden you're just scrambling to get out of the country and just to make sure obviously your family's fine. People are worried about you back home and just to make sure they're at ease as well." The former England all-rounder, who had announced his retirement in September 2024, said that he managed to leave India even before the tournament got suspended. "So the night before they cancelled it… I'm one of those who doesn't care what we're playing in the IPL or the PSL. What's important is to be safe. Or try and be as safe as possible. I mean you're never safe anywhere in the world. But try to obviously protect your family and kids as much as you can. All that kind of stuff and just make sure everything's good. I was just out (of the tournament) before they even cancelled it to be honest. To be honest I wasn't well, so I was really sick at the same time. So I reckon I had some viral thing or whatever it was. I was really really bad, and I was just out. I was just making sure like I was fit enough to just get out of there," said Moeen.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Operation Sindoor: 'My parents were in PoK' - England star cricketer's explosive revelation
England all-rounder has made a startling revelation about the whereabouts of his parents, who were in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) when India began the . 'My parents were actually in Kashmir (PoK) at the time… in Pakistan, only about an hour away from where the strikes happened, probably. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Maybe a bit farther," said Moeen, who is currently playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL, on the Beard Before Wicket podcast. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "It was a bit crazy, and then they managed to get the only flights out on that day. I was glad they got out, but it was crazy.' Sharing his own experience when the IPL was halted for a week, Moeen said: 'It was mad. Obviously, there were those attacks in Kashmir before everything really kicked off. Then within no time, things just rapidly escalated, and all of a sudden we were in the middle of it. Bombay Sport Exchange Ep 5: Shane Watson on how IPL gave him a lifeline & his tribute to Phil Hughes "It felt like we were in the middle of a war, but obviously we didn't hear anything (like missiles striking). All of a sudden, you're just scrambling to get out of the country and just trying to make sure your family's fine. People are worried about you back home, and you just want to make sure they're at ease as well.' Moeen Ali, who has Pakistani roots, recollected the experience after the game between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was halted abruptly during the first innings in Dharamsala due to blackouts in certain parts of the country. 'People weren't quite sure what was happening or how things were. I spoke to a lot of the guys. Some of them were like, 'There won't be a war; everything will be fine. These things have happened before.' Some guys were like, 'I think there'll be a war. I think there'll be some sort of retaliation or whatever you want to call it,'" he said. 'There's so much lying going on that it's hard to believe people — especially the news outlets and journalists. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now You don't know exactly what's going on, and that's the scary bit, because you don't know where you stand. You don't know if things are going to escalate quickly. The thing we were most worried about was flights getting cancelled and not being able to get out. "But it must be so much harder for the local players or for guys who are Pakistani or Indian, stuck there not knowing what's going to happen.'
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First Post
19-05-2025
- Sport
- First Post
KKR all-rounder Moeen Ali reveals parents' escape from PoK during India-Pakistan conflict
England all-rounder Moeen Ali, who is of Pakistani heritage, further described the situation in India as escalating tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack led to a military conflict between New Delhi and Islamabad. read more English all-rounder Moeen Ali made six appearances for Kolkata Knight Riders before flying back home after the league was suspended for a week, and will not be returning for the remaining games of the season. Reuters English all-rounder Moeen Ali revealed his family members were 'about an hour away' from one of the locations targeted by the Indian armed forces during their conflict with Pakistan . Spin-bowling all-rounder Moeen, who is of Pakistani heritage, added that his family members managed to catch a flight out on the same day as escalating tensions between India and Pakistan spiralled out of control. 'My parents were actually in Kashmir at the time… in Pakistan, only about an hour away from where the strikes happened probably. Maybe a bit farther. So it was a bit crazy and then they managed to get the only flights out actually on that day. I was glad they got out, but it was crazy,' Moeen said on the Beard Before Wicket podcast. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Moeen made six appearances for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2025 Indian Premier League , collecting as many wickets with his off spin before returning home after the 18th season was suspended for a week due to the Indo-Pak conflict. India had launched 'Operation Sindoor' – a military response to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam last month that resulted in 26 people being a killed, a majority of them being tourists. Also Read | India cannot play in Asia Cup organised by Pakistani-led ACC, says BCCI: Report The Indian armed forces carried out precision strikes in terror camps located in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir as well as in Pakistan, besides targeting several air bases belonging to the Pakistan Air Force as well as the country's air defence and radar system. Moeen is among a handful of cricketers not returning to India for the remaining matches of the season that got underway with KKR's away game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday, which ended in a washout that knocked defending champions Kolkata out of the playoffs race. The 37-year-old further described what felt like the 'middle of a war' shortly before the league was put on hold and he flew out of the country along with several other overseas players. 'It was mad, obviously there were those attacks in Kashmir before everything really kicked off. Then within no time things just rapidly escalated and all of a sudden we're in the middle. It felt like we're in the middle of a war, but obviously we didn't hear anything (like missiles striking). STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'All of a sudden you're just scrambling to get out of the country and just to make sure obviously your family's fine. People are worried about you back home and just to make sure they're at ease as well,' the all-rounder added. Moeen heaps praise on Kolkata Knight Riders management Moeen also praised the Knight Riders management for taking good care of him and the rest of the players. KKR is Moeen's third franchise in the IPL, with the off-spinner having previously represented RCB and Chennai Super Kings. 'They looked after us really well. They were like 'Whatever you want, whatever you need, we'll try and support you as much as we can'. So they were amazing at that but it was crazy man. It's crazy to be… not in the middle of it, because you don't experience anything, but it's happening around you and it's obviously around the corner. 'Obviously having a Pakistani background and being in India while this is happening. I genuinely believe these are the same people, obviously just split by borders, exactly the same people, good people on both sides. Amazing food is the same, everything's the same,' he added.
NDTV
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Moeen Ali And Meg Lanning Awarded Marylebone Cricket Club's Honorary Life Membership
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) said on Thursday that it has awarded Honorary Life Memberships to Moeen Ali and Meg Lanning. The duo, who announced their retirement from international cricket in the last two years, have agreed to accept the Club's offer of the coveted membership. All-rounder Moeen made his Test debut at Lord's in 2014 and in all, went on to play 68 Tests, 138 ODIs and 92 T20Is for England, amassing 6,678 runs and clinching 366 wickets across all three formats. He won the Ashes twice, as well as 50-over and T20 World Cups and has a Test hat-trick to his name. Moeen also holds the record for the fastest half-century in T20 cricket for England. "It's a tremendous honour to be awarded Honorary Life Membership of MCC. To be listed alongside so many cricketing greats is truly humbling. I'm really thankful to the Club for this, as being made an HLM is very special. I always enjoyed playing at Lord's and it was an incredible feeling to walk out at such a historic venue," said Moeen On the other hand, Meg made her debut for Australia at 18 and went on to a become one of their greatest batters across a 13-year career. She also captained Australia to win the 50-over World Cup, four T20 World Cups and Commonwealth Games gold medal. She scored 17 centuries across all three formats and skippered Australia in 182 of her 241 appearances, while scoring 8,352 runs in international cricket. "I'm thrilled to be awarded Honorary Life Membership of MCC, becoming part of a prestigious Club and following in the footsteps of a long line of fantastic cricketers, both from Australia and around the world. It is a huge privilege, as it always has been to play at Lord's both internationally and domestically, and I am honoured to accept the invitation," said Meg. With legendary fast-bowler Sir James Anderson presented with his honorary life membership by Mark Nicholas on the outfield at Lord's, where he played his final Test match in July 2024, MCC has completed adding three members to its life members cohort in last 12 months. "With Lord's preparing for its first international action of the new season, it is fantastic to see three more cricketers confirmed as Honorary Life Members of MCC." "The list of Honorary Life Members includes many of the greatest cricketers to have played the game, and this latest cohort are no exception. They have made immeasurable contributions to the game both on and off the pitch, and we are honoured to welcome them as Members of our Club," concluded Claire Taylor, Chair of MCC Cricket Committee. Listen to the latest songs, only on
