England white-ball coach Matthew Mott has revealed that they approached Alex Hales to persuade him to return to the 50-over setup forward of the ODI sequence in Bangladesh. Regardless of the right-hander declining the provide to fulfil his franchise commitments, Mott mentioned the door stays open.

Hales made a long-awaited return to the nationwide aspect within the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia, taking part in a major function in England’s victory. Nonetheless, he has not performed ODI cricket since 2019 when he was omitted from the World Cup squad after testing constructive for a leisure drug.

Mott, who will coach England within the limited-overs sequence in Bangladesh, said that the opener needed to be thought of, particularly after a productive T20 World Cup version. As quoted by the Day by day Mail, Mott said:

“We definitely spoke to him about it, notably when he had such a superb Twenty20 World Cup, and that door continues to be open. After we sit down to select that squad for the World Cup, we received’t maintain a grudge in opposition to anybody who’s not taken this chance.”

He continued:

“It’s an invite to play and we completely perceive if there are different components at play. Anybody who’s taking part in white-ball cricket effectively, is in kind on the proper time, and is somebody we predict will be good in subcontinental situations will probably be within the combine.”

The 34-year-old was England’s second-highest run-getter within the T20 World Cup 2022, mustering 212 runs in six video games at 42.40 and placing at 147.22. Hales has equally strong ODI numbers, averaging 37.79 in 70 matches with 2419 runs.

Alex Hales continues his tremendous kind in franchise cricket

In the meantime, Alex Hales has continued his sensible kind in franchise cricket, most particularly within the IL20 within the UAE. The Nottinghamshire batter performed for the eventual champions Desert Vipers and have become the highest run-getter within the event with 469 runs in 12 video games at 46.90.

Hales is a part of Islamabad United for PSL 2023. In 28 PSL video games, the veteran batter has 895 runs at 37.29 with a strike fee of 145.05. United are at the moment second within the factors desk with three wins in 4 matches.