The reference provided states that OBE stands for Order of the British Empire.
While the reference does not explicitly define what the Order of the British Empire is, it indicates that it is an award given for services to cricket. In the provided context, England all-rounder Moeen Ali was awarded an OBE for his services to cricket.
In summary:
- OBE is an abbreviation for the Order of the British Empire.
- It's an honour awarded to individuals for outstanding service to the United Kingdom.
- In the context of cricket, it's given to players for their contributions to the sport. For example, Moeen Ali received an OBE for his "services to cricket" (Source: England all-rounder Moeen Ali has been awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for his services to cricket during the Queen's birthday honours.02-Jun-2022).
