Ali fined for using drying agent in Ashes Test

The ICC accepted Moeen, who is making his Test return after a near two-year absence, used the spray to merely dry his hands and was not attempting to alter the condition of the ball.

However, in using the spray, Moeen – who turned 36 on Sunday – had contravened a pre-series instruction telling players they could not put anything on their hands without the  approval of the umpires.

With England players being paid some £15,000 per Test, Moeen’s fine amounts to £3,750.

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