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Hales, currently ranked as the top
twenty20 batsman in international cricket,
will be granted leave to feature in the next
three editions of the lucrative tournament,
but only if he secures a top-bracket
contract worth in excess of $400,00
per year.
“We were very keen to secure an
extended commitment from Alex, he was
understandably keen to enter the IPL
auction and there was a mutual will to
find a compromise that we could all live
with,” said Nottinghamshire’s Director of
Cricket, Mick Newell.
“It’s hard for us to deny an individual
the opportunity to earn life-changing
amounts of money, but the team also has
to be considered so it made sense to allow
him to enter the auction to see if there is
sufficient interest in his services to secure a
high-value contract.
“He has a track record of scoring runs
consistently against high-quality twenty20
bowlers and it’s easy to see why he could
be an asset to an IPL side. It feels like the
right time to allow him to maximise the
financial opportunities that go hand in
hand with his track record.”
Hales excelled in white-ball cricket this
summer for both club and country, while
finding form hard to find in the LV=
County Championship. He has scored
665 runs in 21T20 internationals, and
2343 in domesticT20 since his debut for
Notts in 2009.
“Last season was tough for me because I
was sky high in two formats and at rock
bottom with the red ball,” said Hales.
“It did cross my mind to go freelance
and focus onT20 full-time, but I’ve had
time to think and I’m still driven to do
Hales agrees IPL
compromise
Nottinghamshire batsman Alex Hales has signed
a new, three-year contract with the county, which
will allow him to enter the auction for the Indian
Premier League.
“He has a track
record of scoring
runs consistently
against high-
quality twenty20
bowlers and it’s
easy to see why he
could be an asset
to an IPL side.”
Mick Newell
well in four-day cricket and to break into
England’s one-day setup.”
Samit Patel has also been granted
permission to enter the auction, and will
be given similar dispensation should he
secure a similar top-bracket deal.
Michael Lumb remains in discussion
with Mick Newell, and it is hoped that
he will also sign a new contract in the
coming weeks.