After a successful international career spanning nearly 12 years, England’s Alex Hales has decided to retire from international cricket with immediate effect.
Hales, known for his aggressive style of play, made significant contributions to England’s T20 success, including a stunning 86* in the semi-final of the 2022 T20 World Cup against India. His retirement now allows him to focus on franchise cricket worldwide.
“It’s been a privilege to pull on the England shirt as many times as I have, across all formats,” said Hales.
“So now to be able to reflect on that journey, the career I’ve had on the international stage and the moments I have been fortunate enough to be a part of, is really satisfying.
Throughout his career, Hales earned the distinction of being the highest scorer in two of England’s highest ODI scores. With over 11,000 runs in T20 format and a strike-rate of 147, he remains one of the most sought-after T20 batters in the world.
“There are so many memories that I have made both on and off the pitch, but I look back particularly to those two One Day International World Record scores at Trent Bridge, and being able to reach three figures in both of those games on my home ground was really special.
“And, clearly, to come away from my last tournament with England as a T20 World Cup winner is the perfect finish.”
