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Moeen Ali Attacked By Religious Bigots For Drawing Because It Is ‘Un-Islamic’

England Cricket Team’s all-rounder Moeen Ali has become a sensation over night after taking a hat-trick to complete England’s 239-run win over South Africa in the third Test on the final day at the Oval on Monday. He is a man of many talents and he proved it on many occasions.

England’s cricketers were keen to show plenty of artistic flair before taking on South Africa in the 100th Test at The Kia Oval. So, for a charity cricket memorabilia called Cricket United on eBay that supports Professional Cricketers’ Association, England cricketers made their own portraits.

They prepared and sketched their favorites by putting pen on the paper. Almost every player in the England team had drawn a sketch.

England’s captain Joe Root produced a fairly good likeness of Graham Gooch. Jonny Bairstow had drawn South African legend Shaun Pollock. England opener Keaton Jennings looked proud of his interpretation of Sir Ian Botham.

Ben Stokes chose to draw former England bowler Steve Harmison for charity. Bowler Stuart Broad and his impression of the legendary Yorkshireman Fred Trueman.

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But Moeen Ali’s happiness was left on-field but not -off-field. Moeen Ali made a portrait of Sir Vivian Richards and posted a picture on his Twitter handle.

A lot of Ali’s followers appreciated his effort.

There were some who slammed the cricketer because according to them ‘painting or drawing is un-Islamic’.

All the doodles were auctioned off to the highest bidder on or before July 30. Over the last four years, the drawings have raised over £40,000 for the three causes.

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But, Moeen went on to become the first England spinner since 1938 to take a Test hat-trick. Moeen also became the first England spinner since 1938 to take a Test hat-trick.