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Aug 4, 2023 · England batter Alex Hales has retired from international cricket. Hales, 34, made 156 appearances for England across three formats, scoring 5,066 runs and lifting the men's T20 World Cup in...
Aug 5, 2023 · Hales lost his spot as first-choice white-ball opener after an incident outside a Bristol nightclub in 2017 and was then axed ahead of the home 50-over World Cup in 2019 after a failed...
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Aug 4, 2023 · Alex Hales has announced his full retirement from international cricket, ending an England career than ran from 2011 until last year. Hales’ retirement, aged 34, means that his final...
- Smashing The Ball About For Barbados Tridents
- Heading to Durban
- Time For The Big Bash
- A More Mature Player and Person
- Back on The Road & Hotel Quarantine
- Timely Reminder
- Covid-19 & Bubble Fatigue
- 'Forgive, Move On'
- 'Trust'
- Going to The World Cup
Hales had been in decent form during the English summer of 2019, helping Notts to the Vitality Blast semi-final. And just a month after being dropped by England, he was picked in the first round of the Caribbean Premier League draft for Barbados Tridents - the side that finished last in the previous season's league stage. Hales impressed in his fir...
In September 2019, the hard-hitting England star became the Durban Heat's new international marquee player after signing ahead of the Mzansi Super League season. "Playing T20 cricket in South Africa is something that I have always wanted to do so when I was offered the role here it was no-brainer for me," he said. Once again, Hales impressed but no...
Having already enjoyed spells with the Melbourne Renegades, Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes, Hales signed a one-year deal with Sydney Thunder for the Big Bash League in Australia. Sydney Thunder head coach Shane Bond said: "He's one of the most destructive batters, is an outstanding fielder and is also obviously a highly experienced player....
In May 2020, Hales said he had "matured" as a player and person and hoped to get back into England's international plans. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Hales said: "I just hope the damage that's been done isn't terminal and I get another bite of the cherry. "I certainly feel I have matured. As a player and away from the game, I've moved on and grown ...
In April 2020, Karachi Kings batsman Hales prompted the PCB to postpone the semi-finals and final of Pakistan Super League. Hales had sent a text message to Kings' owner at 2am admitting he was displaying Covid-19 symptoms. The final was eventually played in November with Hales in the Kings side which defeated Lahore Qalandars. In July 2020, Hales ...
Hales gave selectors a timely reminder of his abilities with a batting masterclass for Nottinghamshire during the 2021 T20 Blast with a blistering 482 runs at a strike rate of 178. Yet England selectors continued to ignore Hales again ahead of the ODI and T20 Pakistan series following a coronavirus outbreak in the bio-bubble. Michael Vaughan took t...
Hales spent the winter in Australia - where he contracted Covid-19 - for the BBL with Thunder, and at the Pakistan Super League with Islamabad United. He briefly pulled out of the PSL before returning, but he eventually opted to take a break from the franchise scene due to the restrictions of bio-secure environments which he admits affected his men...
After he struck a stunning 59 off 29 balls included four sixes and six fours during the Rockets victory over Oval Invincibles, Sky Sports' Nasser Hussain said: "I try and pick people on their ability as a cricketer really. He did the crime, he served his time... forgive, move on. "But, you can't tell me from what we've seen from domestic franchises...
Just last month, Morgan, who has retired from international cricket, admitted Hales' quality has never been in question but said it was more the case of whether the team and selectors can "trust" him. "Rob Key said he is available for selection, so that means he goes into a pool of players with the likes of Will Jacks, Phil Salt, Will Smeed, that s...
England men's managing director Rob Key stated the door was open for Hales to make his return, with his past transgressions now forgotten. "I spoke to Alex Hales, he rang me actually, and he argued why he wasn't there and I think that's quite right too," Key said after the initial England T20 squad had been announced. "I much prefer when these peop...
Feb 20, 2021 · Opener Alex Hales still hoping to force his way back into England's white-ball side after two-year absence following ban for positive recreational drug test prior to 2019 World Cup; 32-year-old...
Sep 7, 2022 · Ben Stokes has provided a lukewarm response to news of Alex Hales' recall to the England T20 side. Stokes, England's Test captain, and Hales were once friends but drifted apart in the aftermath of the incident in Bristol that saw Stokes tried – and cleared - on the charge of affray.
Nov 10, 2022 · Alex Hales was adjudged the Player of the Match after his brilliant 47-ball 86* helped England secure a place in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 final.
