Australia legend hits out at England star Moeen Ali's "horrible" complaint with IPL dig

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has slammed England star Moeen Ali for 'whingeing' about the international schedule.

Moeen is one of ten England players involved in the upcoming ODI series against Australia, with the first game taking place just three days after the T20 World Cup final. And speaking after England's World Cup win, Moeen labelled the schedule "horrible" and said it was a "shame" they would not be able to celebrate their victory properly.

"It's been happening for a while," he said. "Those kind of things are a shame. Having a game in three days' time, it's horrible. As players we're kind of getting used to it now.

"But to give a hundred percent all the time is difficult when you're playing every two, three days. As a group we want to enjoy and celebrate and have that because you put so much into it as well.

"It's not just while the tournament is going on, there's the pre-tournament, the build-up and all that." However, Clarke delivered a withering response to Moeen's comments, claiming "players can't complain about the international schedule".

"If it was playing in the T20 World Cup and then the next day get on a plane to depart for the IPL, I don't think you'd hear anybody whinge," Clarke said.

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke, however, has little sympathy (PA)

"Players can't complain about the international schedule when they're taking the opportunity to play domestic cricket as well for franchises for money when you can have that six or eight weeks off. Then you'd be as fresh as a daisy.

"I've obviously found that very hard. I know how busy it is. I know how hectic it is. Yes, it's a mental challenge travelling the world 10 months of the year feeling like you're playing or training or sitting on an aeroplane every day, there's no doubt about it, it's a full-time job.

"But you do get breaks on your schedule and when you decide on playing in competitions like the IPL, especially for Australian players, that's your opportunity to have a break. You choose to go and play that, no matter what you feel you cannot publicly complain about it. You're not going to win that battle."