England's Hales hopes 99 can book World T20 spot

Alex Hales looked to have played his way into England's squad for their World Twenty20 title defence in Sri Lanka in September after making a brilliant 99 against the West Indies on Sunday

Hales, on his home ground, thrilled a sell-out Trent Bridge with a barnstorming innings that saw England to a seven-wicket win.

Alex Hales

“It is an opportunity,” Hales said. “I’m happy with the way I played today (Sunday) but there’s still a lot of cricket this season for Notts and hopefully I can keep myself in the frame for the next few games.”

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