Moeen Ali, booed in two recent England internationals in his home city of Birmingham, has been voted the professional sportsman of the year in the city's sports awards in recognition of his performances for his club and country in 2014. Moeen could perhaps have been forgiven for doubting his popularity when he was heckled during 50-over and 20-over matches for England against India at Edgbaston this month. The hostile reception at Edgbaston, especially loud and persistent during England's NatWest Twenty20 victory over the tourists, came from a partisan majority of India supporters in the crowd. Moeen Ali has had a superb summer with England and Worcestershire and has been rewarded in Birmingham
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Moeen Ali made his Test debut in June after strong form for Worcestershire
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Ali averaged almost 38 with the bat in seven Tests this summer
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Part-time spinner also took 22 wickets at 28 against India and Sri Lanka
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England's new star was booed in Birmingham during one-day games
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Worcestershire won promotion to LV County Championship Division One
Ali's 'part-time' spin improved dramatically over the season and he took 22 test wickets playing for @placeholder