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Ian Bell calls for Moeen Ali caution

Ian Bell is eager not to place too much pressure on Moeen Ali, despite his recent knock of 56 for England at one-day international level.

Ian Bell has stressed the importance that there is not too much pressure placed on the shoulders of his England teammate Moeen Ali.

All-rounder Ali did his chances of claiming a place in the England team for next year's one-day international World Cup no harm last week when he hit a quickfire 56 against Sri Lanka A in a friendly encounter.

However, despite having acknowledged the 27-year-old's positive display, Bell has called for caution.

"We can't put a lot pressure on Mo to do that all the time. He had a great start, but if they bowl well he's got to adapt his game to that as well," Bell told the ECB's official website.

England play the first of their seven one-day matches against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

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Moeen Ali of England waits to bat during the tour match between Western Australia 2nd XI and England Performance Programme at James Oval on December 12, 2013
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