WHILE I’ve been over the other side of the world, I’ve still kept track of goings on in the UK. I saw Alex Hales hit a 47-ball 101 for Notts and, with Keaton Jennings struggling at the top of England’s Test line-up, Hales’ name has been mentioned again.
He chose not to tour to Bangladesh and has not even been spoken about since. Hales then decided he wanted to bat in the middle order for his county, and that’s where he can play his best cricket.
He plays spin well and, for me, would be better suited to No.5. He is more of a flair player and his technique suits ...