![England's Alex Hales (R) makes a run as New Zealand's wicketkeeper Tim Seifert (L) reacts during the first Twenty20 cricket match between New Zealand and England at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on February 13, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Marty MELVILLE](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/WK2MUOBSMO3G5EGUZIYQOS4YGI.jpg?smart=true&auth=e9bf40efe249cc88f2b804bbd6a22aa28e7c0b03ae7839e833a57b30d092af81&width=400&height=225)
Alex Hales, right, has represented England in 11 Tests. Marty Melville / AFP
Alex Hales, right, has represented England in 11 Tests. Marty Melville / AFP
England and Islamabad United batsman Alex Hales confirms turning back on Test cricket
Opener signs new limited-overs contract with county side Nottinghamshire following similar decision by national teammate Adil Rashid
Agence France Presse
20 February, 2018