Alex Hales content despite missing out on century

Apr 6, 2019 at 2:18 PM

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Alex Hales content despite missing out on century

Alex Hales continued his rich vein of form as he was dismissed on 94 against Sri Lanka at Lord’s on the 4th day of the third test. Hales played a crucial hand for his side, as his knock allowed England to grow their lead into a substantial target for the Sri Lankans in the fourth innings. Hales was patient throughout the knock and was rather unfortunate to miss out on what could have been his maiden test century.

However, post the end of the fourth day’s play, Hales said that he was content with his innings despite missing on a century. A maiden ton at Lord’s would have been like an absolute dream scenario for Hales, as he would have had his name etched on the prestigious honors board.

“It is frustrating,” Hales said. “But if someone had offered me nearly 300 runs at an average of 60 at the start of the series I’d probably have taken it. To have gone into the final Test 2-0 up and helped get the team off to some good starts, it could hardly have been a better. Well, it could if I had converted some starts, but so far so good. “I’d had my fair share of luck. I was bowled off that close no-ball and there were umpire’s calls and edges, so I guess my luck ran out. It’s disappointing to come so close and miss out again. When you get so close you have to be converting. But it was pretty decent delivery.”

The opener also spoke about the changes he made to his batting since the series against South Africa. “In South Africa, a few times, I was tentatively hanging my bat in the channel. So I’ve tried to be more positive. Positive in my leaving and positive when I’m looking to attack. It’s still something I’m improving on each game and there are other areas to work on as well, but I feel I’m heading in the right direction,” he said.

“Maybe in the first couple games this summer, I have tried to go after the spinners more than should have. But this game I have played a lot better and picked my attacking options better against Rangana Herath. I’m learning from my mistakes and looking to build on this later in the summer. I know there are tougher challenges to come,” Hales added.

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