Cricket Australia has closed its investigation into Moeen Ali’s claim he was called “Osama” during the 2015 Ashes. The all-rounder had alleged that an unnamed Australian made the slur in Cardiff in an apparent reference to the Islamist terrorist Osama bin Laden. The complaint was re-examined but no more information came to light. during that Ashes campaign.

A spokesman said on Cricket Australia’s website: “We have followed up with the ECB and our team management and confirmed that the incident was investigated at the time, with a response provided to Moeen.

“Moeen elected not to progress the matter any further and we have not been able to ascertain any new additional evidence through our enquiries. As such, the matter is considered closed.”