Alex Hales
Date of Birth:
3rd January 1989
Birthplace:
Hillingdon, Middlesex
Height:
6ft 5 inches
Nickname:
Halesy, Trigg
Cricketing role:
Opening right-hand batsman
Year joined YCs:
2007
Representative cricket:
Hertfordshire colts, Buckinghamshire U14 - Senior
Best batting:
175 vs Middlesex 2nd XI
Best bowling
5 - 34 in club cricket
Cricketers admired:
Herschelle Gibbs, Ian Bell
Interests outside cricket:
Music, socialising, football, poker
2007 Highlights
Alex's 175 versus Middlesex is the highest individual MCC Young Cricketer score in the 2nd XI championship - the third year that MCC YCs have entered the competition.
Alex capped a great season by signing a professional contract with Nottinghamshire.