England squad had no issues with Alex Hales return, says Buttler
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England white-ball captain Jos Buttler stated that the players had no issues with the inclusion of Alex Hales in the Twenty20 World Cup squad.
The 33-year-old was called-up in the fold for the Pakistan series and T20 World Cup as an injury replacement for Jonny Bairstow, who was ruled out after a limb injury.
"I spoke to lots of the senior players to make sure that no one would have any issues with Alex being back in the team if we wanted to select him. No one had any issues," Buttler told reporters on Thursday ahead of their T20 series in Pakistan.
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"He's obviously been in excellent form. We know what a talented player he is and he's gained a lot of experience as well since the last time he played for England."
Hales, who is also with the team in Pakistan, has played in the T20 Big Bash League in Australia, registering an average of 33.16 from 60 innings.
"Looking ahead to the World Cup, his Big Bash record is fantastic. Australia is a place that he's done well, and so he seemed the obvious pick," Buttler added.
England will begin their T20 World Cup campaign against Afghanistan on October 22 in Perth.
