Alex Hales retires from international cricket
1 year, 5 months ago

Alex Hales retires from international cricket

The Hindu  

England cricketer Alex Hales has announced retirement from international Cricket with immediate effect on Friday. The 34-year-old’s last international appearance came in England’s T20 World Cup final win against Pakistan in November 2022. 156 Matches🧢 5066 Runs 🏏 578 Fours 💥 123 Sixes 💥 T20 World Cup Winner 🏆 Thank you, Alex 👏 Alex Hales has announced his retirement from international cricket. pic.twitter.com/xXOUmFjide — England Cricket August 4, 2023 Hales, a white-ball specialist, scored 2,419 runs in 67 ODI innings at an average of nearly 38 and 2,074 runs in 75 T20 internationals at just under 31. It’s been an incredible journey and I feel very content that my last game for England was winning a World Cup final.” The attacking right-hander briefly held the T20I world number one spot and is also the first batter to be dismissed on 99 in both ODIs and T20Is.

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Alex Hales' fake account sparks Twitter war between India and Pakistan cricket fans
1 year, 5 months ago

Alex Hales' fake account sparks Twitter war between India and Pakistan cricket fans

Hindustan Times  

Ever since Twitter rolled out their subscription-based model Twitter Blue and took away the legacy blue ticks from the verified handles, confusion regarding the authenticity of a handle is nothing new. And moments after he announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday, another fake account using the same display picture as he sparked a war of words between India …

England's 2022 T20 World Cup hero Alex Hales announces retirement from international cricket
1 year, 5 months ago

England's 2022 T20 World Cup hero Alex Hales announces retirement from international cricket

Hindustan Times  

England's T20 World Cup winning opening batter Alex Hales has announced his retirement from international cricket. Hales, aged 34, was one of the leading figures of England's change in approach to white ball cricket under Eoin Morgan after the 2015 World Cup. Hales had scored an unbeaten 86 to lead England to victory in the semi-final of the T20 World …

England's World Cup-winning star announces shock retirement from international cricket
1 year, 5 months ago

England's World Cup-winning star announces shock retirement from international cricket

India TV News  

Star English batter Alex Hales announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday, August 4. Hales last played international cricket during England's title-winning campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 where he famously knocked out the Indian cricket team in the semi-final round. His decision comes as a surprise to fans and England and Wales Cricket Board as the …

Alex Hales hit 110 from 59 balls in Desert Vipers win, but it won't be in the ICC's record books
1 year, 11 months ago

Alex Hales hit 110 from 59 balls in Desert Vipers win, but it won't be in the ICC's record books

Daily Mail  

Alex Hales crunched another stunning Twenty20 hundred yesterday but it will not go down in the record books. England opener Hales hit 110 from just 59 balls to set up a comprehensive win for Desert Vipers over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders - although it cannot sit alongside his previous five three-figure scores as the ILT20 is not a verified competition. …

Alex Hales smashes 77 off just 45 balls to go top of the Big Bash League run-chart
2 years ago

Alex Hales smashes 77 off just 45 balls to go top of the Big Bash League run-chart

Daily Mail  

Alex Hales crunched his way to the top of the Big Bash League's run chart on Saturday with a 45-ball 77 as English players closed a World Cup-winning 2022 in style. Hales, a member of England's victorious Twenty20 team on Australian soil in mid-November, took his competition tally of runs to 245 before being caught on the boundary from the …

Alex Hales not thinking about playing ODI World Cup in India next year
2 years, 1 month ago

Alex Hales not thinking about playing ODI World Cup in India next year

The Hindu  

It has been a second coming in international cricket for Alex Hales and in this phase his focus will be on playing T20Is for England and franchise cricket across the world. Hales was one of England’s heroes in the recently-held T20 World Cup and played a blazing knock against India in the semi-finals. Asked if he will now see himself …

Cricket Discipline Commission reprimands England's Alex Hales over controversial social media post
2 years, 1 month ago

Cricket Discipline Commission reprimands England's Alex Hales over controversial social media post

Firstpost  

England batter Alex Hales was on Wednesday reprimanded by the Cricket Discipline Commission over an old photo of Hales himself, in a black face during a New Year’s party in 2009. After a picture of Hales in blackface was published by The Sun last year, Hales had in November 2021 apologised via an Instagram video. The directive states: “No such …

England's semi-final hero Alex Hales looks to complete his comeback
2 years, 2 months ago

England's semi-final hero Alex Hales looks to complete his comeback

Daily Mail  

So, it's the Cornered Tigers against the Three Lions who have rediscovered their roar just in time for Sunday's final of this Twenty20 World Cup. Alex Hales will hope to complete his England redemption with a World Cup win on Sunday England play in a final thirty years after losing the 50-over World Cup to an Imran Khan inspired Pakistan …

T20 World Cup: Just had to find a way to win, says England captain Jos Buttler after beating Sri Lanka
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup: Just had to find a way to win, says England captain Jos Buttler after beating Sri Lanka

India Today  

England captain Jos Buttler said the team just had to find a way to win against Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Alex Hales and Mark Wood starred to help England complete a 4-wicket win over Sri Lanka to book their spot in the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. “I think Alex Hales in that …

Alex Hales – not Phil Salt – is the right man to lead England’s blitz at T20 World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Alex Hales – not Phil Salt – is the right man to lead England’s blitz at T20 World Cup

The Telegraph  

England leave Perth having settled the debate about who will be Jos Buttler’s opening partner when the team return for their T20 World Cup opener in two weeks. Judged on the simple matter of their records in Pakistan – Phil Salt scored more runs at a higher average and strike rate – Hales could be considered fortunate to start the …

Hales felt like he was making his ‘debut again’ after England return
2 years, 3 months ago

Hales felt like he was making his ‘debut again’ after England return

The Hindu  

England opener Alex Hales said he felt like he was making his debut again after returning to the side for the first time in three years in Tuesday’s Twenty20 International win over Pakistan. Hales made 53 from 40 balls and Harry Brook scored an unbeaten 42 as England defeated Pakistan by six wickets in Karachi in the first of the …

England players welcome Alex Hales’ recall, Jos Buttler insists
2 years, 3 months ago

England players welcome Alex Hales’ recall, Jos Buttler insists

The Independent  

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England players had ‘no issues’ with Hales call-up: Buttler
2 years, 3 months ago

England players had ‘no issues’ with Hales call-up: Buttler

The Hindu  

England’s limited-overs captain Jos Buttler said players had no issues with the inclusion of Alex Hales in the Twenty20 World Cup squad after the batsman received his first call-up since being dropped from the squad in 2019. In 2019, Hales was withdrawn from the preliminary squad for the 50-overs World Cup after the Guardian newspaper reported he was serving a …

T20 World Cup: England recall Alex Hales as replacement for Jonny Bairstow
2 years, 4 months ago

T20 World Cup: England recall Alex Hales as replacement for Jonny Bairstow

Firstpost  

The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed his recall in a short team update issued on Wednesday. London: Nottinghamshire batsman Alex Hales has been recalled to the England squad for the T20 World Cup as a replacement for the injured Jonny Bairstow. The 33-year-old will also be available for the upcoming tour of Pakistan, with Bairstow having sustained a serious …

Alex Hales becomes first Englishman to breach 10,000-club in Chris Gayle-led highest T20 run-scorers list
2 years, 4 months ago

Alex Hales becomes first Englishman to breach 10,000-club in Chris Gayle-led highest T20 run-scorers list

Firstpost  

England opener Alex Hales, who is serving the Trent Rockers in the Hundred, is making enough noise with the bat about his comeback to the International circuit. England opener Alex Hales, who is serving the Trent Rockers in the tournament, is making enough noise with the bat about his comeback to the international circuit. Alex Hales becomes the first England …

'He has done his time': ECB managing director Rob Key hints at England return for Alex Hales
2 years, 8 months ago

'He has done his time': ECB managing director Rob Key hints at England return for Alex Hales

Firstpost  

Alex Hales was withdrawn from England’s ODI World Cup squad in 2019 after the Guardian reported that he was serving a three-week ban for recreational drug use. England opener Alex Hales could be available for selection after three years as new ECB managing director Rob Key feels the batter has “done his time”. Hales was withdrawn from England’s ODI World …

Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels England are being 'a little harsh' on Alex Hales
4 years, 7 months ago

Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels England are being 'a little harsh' on Alex Hales

India TV News  

Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels batsman Alex Hales has served his time by missing out on the team's historic day at Lord's and should be allowed to get back into the team. England went on to win their maiden 50-over World Cup title and Hussain believes Hales can't pay a bigger price than this. "I've spoken to Alex and …

Morgan says Hales must rebuild trust to make England return
4 years, 11 months ago

Morgan says Hales must rebuild trust to make England return

The Hindu  

Eoin Morgan says Alex Hales could still make an England comeback, but it will take time to repair a "breakdown in trust" with the team. Hales was dropped last year, a month before England's triumphant Cricket World Cup campaign on home soil, after he was reportedly handed a 21-day ban for what was described as an "off-field incident". "Alex is …

Cricket news: Alex Hales reveals desire to represent England following drugs ban
5 years, 4 months ago

Cricket news: Alex Hales reveals desire to represent England following drugs ban

Daily Mail  

Axed England cricket star Alex Hales has revealed his desire to return to represent his country. Hales was omitted from the final World Cup squad this summer after a ban for recreational drug use. Alex Hales has revealed his desire to return to the England team again after his drugs ban Hales was omitted from the World Cup squad after …

World Cup 2019 exile Hales will still cheer on England
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup 2019 exile Hales will still cheer on England

The Hindu  

Alex Hales insists he will still support England at the upcoming World Cup despite his shock exile from international cricket. The Nottinghamshire batsman was on course to feature for World Cup host England until a report in the Guardian newspaper last month revealed he was serving a 21-day ban following a second positive test for recreational drug use. The England …

Cricket World Cup 2019: Alex Hales still has England future despite positive drug test, says Trevor Bayliss
5 years, 8 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2019: Alex Hales still has England future despite positive drug test, says Trevor Bayliss

The Hindu  

England head coach Trevor Bayliss says Alex Hales still has an international future despite being axed from the World Cup squad after he reportedly failed a second positive test for recreational drug use. England's one-day captain Eoin Morgan last week said Hales' actions “have shown complete disregard” for team values. READ |South Africa's Nortje ruled out of World Cup, Chris …

Cricket World Cup 2019: 'Breakdown in trust' led to Alex Hales' England axe
5 years, 8 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2019: 'Breakdown in trust' led to Alex Hales' England axe

The Hindu  

Alex Hales' deselection from all England squads ahead of the World Cup came as a result of a "complete breakdown in trust", captain Eoin Morgan has said. READ | Hales 'devastated' after England drops him from World Cup plans On Monday he was withdrawn from England's preliminary World Cup squad, as well as the groups for the one-day international against …

Alex Hales 'devastated' after England drop him from World Cup plans
5 years, 8 months ago

Alex Hales 'devastated' after England drop him from World Cup plans

The Hindu  

Alex Hales's representatives said on Monday he was “devastated” by the England and Wales Cricket Board's treatment of the batsman after he was ejected from the preliminary World Cup squad. Hales was included in the 15-man preliminary World Cup squad for the tournament on home soil, but it emerged last week that he had been sanctioned under the ECB's disciplinary …

Alex Hales dropped from England World Cup squad after drugs ban
5 years, 8 months ago

Alex Hales dropped from England World Cup squad after drugs ban

The Hindu  

England batsman Alex Hales has been withdrawn from all England squads ahead of the international season, ECB informed in a statement released on Monday. Hales will not travel to Ireland for a one-off ODI and has also been removed from England’s squad for the Vitality IT20, the ODI series against Pakistan and the provisional Cricket World Cup squad. Commenting on …

England star Alex Hales set for scan on shoulder injury after BPL exit
5 years, 11 months ago

England star Alex Hales set for scan on shoulder injury after BPL exit

Daily Mail  

Alex Hales is to have a scan on his damaged left shoulder after injury ruled him out of the remainder of the Bangladesh Premier League. Although they are not anticipating the problem being serious, England are treating player discomfort with increased caution ahead of the World Cup and the Ashes later this year. England batsman Alex Hales is back in …

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