Alex Hales, a top-order batsman, has proudly represented England across all three formats of the game. His contributions in limited-overs cricket have been particularly significant, marked by the achievement of centuries in both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 cricket.
Hales ventured into Twenty20 cricket by making his debut in mid-2011 against India, and he continued to earn caps in this fast-paced format. His quest for a historic century in Twenty20 internationals came remarkably close in June 2012 when he was dismissed for 99 against West Indies. However, he achieved this milestone in March 2014 with an unbeaten 116 against Sri Lanka.
In the realm of one-day international cricket, Hales made his debut in August 2014. His performances in this format have been exceptional, with five centuries to his name and a high score of 171, showcasing his prowess as an ODI batsman.
While Hales made his Test debut in December 2015, he has encountered challenges in translating his remarkable success in limited-overs cricket into the Test arena. His journey in the longer format continues as he strives to find his footing.