Nottinghamshire and England batsman Alex Hales has joined Melbourne Renegades to play in Australia’s Big Bash Twenty20 competition.

Opener Hales, 24, replaces injured West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels.

“The contact came out of the blue, but it’s a great opportunity to join a team who are flying in the competition,” Hales told Nottinghamshire’s website.

“I’ve played a lot of cricket recently and I feel in good nick so hopefully I can make a difference.”

Hales, who has played 14 T20 internationals for England, is set to make his debut on Wednesday in his new side’s final group game. Read more
Courtesy : www.bbc.co.uk

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