England all-rounder Moeen Ali has expressed interest in playing Test cricket again under the new head coach in the format, Brendon McCullum.

Notably, Moeen had called time on his Test career last year following the home series against India, citing that he took this decision to prolong his white-ball career.

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"Baz (McCullum) messaged me asking if I was 'in'," he was quoted as saying by the Guardian newspaper after being awarded an OBE for his services to cricket.

"I have played with him in the Indian Premier League and really enjoyed the way he works. We spoke and he mentioned potentially, in the future, if there is a tour – or whenever, really – would I be available? I said 'call me at the time'. We’ll see.

"The door is open," added Moeen Ali, who has scored 2,914 runs and taken 195 wickets from 64 Tests.

Brendon McCullum's stint as England Test coach will begin against New Zealand at Lord's on June 2. It will also be Ben Stokes’ first assignment as three lions’ full-time Test captain.

Moeen said he was looking forward to see England’s progress under the new regime.

"And even though it’s sad Chris Silverwood went as head coach and Root stepped down as captain, it’s always exciting when there is a new chapter."

(With Reuters inputs)