Alex Hales Height, Weight, Age, Affairs, Biography & More
Bio | |
Real Name | Alex Daniel Hales |
Nickname | Not Known |
Profession | English Cricketer (Batsman, Occasional Wicket-keeper ) |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 196 cm in meters- 1.96 m in Feet Inches- 6’ 5” |
Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 78 kg in Pounds- 172 lbs |
Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 44 Inches - Waist: 34 Inches - Biceps: 16 Inches |
Eye Colour | Hazel Grey |
Hair Colour | Brown |
Cricket | |
International Debut | Test- 26 December 2015 vs South Africa in Durban ODI- 27 August 2014 vs India in Cardiff T20- 31 August 2011 vs India in Manchester |
Coach/Mentor | Not Known |
Jersey Number | #2 (England) |
Domestic/State Teams | Nottinghamshire, Melbourne Renegades, Duronto Rajshahi, Adelaide Strikers, Worcestershire, Hobart Hurricanes, Mumbai Indians |
Batting Style | Right Hand Bat |
Bowling Style | Right-arm off-break |
Nature on field | Plays aggressively but maintains calm disposition |
Likes to play against | Australia |
Records/Achievements (main ones) | • Playing at London County Cricket Club’s Founders Day at Lord’s in 2005, Hales smashed 55 runs in just one over which had three no balls. He hit 8 sixes and a four in the over. He went on to finish the innings 114 not out. • In 2007, Hales impressed everyone by scoring 2018 runs for Nottinghamshire. It was Hales' just second appearance for the county. This magnificent score was followed by one century and two 95s. • Hales scored 150 runs off just 102 balls against Worcestershire in a Pro40 2009 match. • While playing third One-Day International against Pakistan in August 2016, Hales, on his home ground opened an array of big hits. He scored 171 off just 122 balls which included 22 fours and 4 sixes. He surpassed Robin Smith's(167) record for highest ever individual ODI score. He was undoubtedly given Man of the Match Award. • In his 86 not out off just 43 balls against Warwickshire in Birmingham, he had smashed 8 sixes and a four. He went on to grab Man of the Match Award. |
Career Turning Point | In the county championship 2011, Hales scored the second century of his first-class career. He smashed 184 runs which attracted the English selectors. |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 3 January 1989 |
Age (as in 2017) | 28 Years |
Birth Place | Hillingdon, London, England |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
Nationality | English |
Hometown | Hillingdon, London, England |
School | Westbrook Hay School, Hemel Hempstead, England Chesham Grammar School, Chesham, England |
College | Not Known |
Educational Qualifications | Not Known |
Family | Father- Gary Hales Mother- Lisa Hales Brother- Not Known Sister- Not Known |
Religion | Christianity |
Hobbies | Playing Football & golf, listening to music |
Favourite Things | |
Favourite Song | "Don’t You Worry Child" by Swedish House Mafia |
Favourite Actress | Megan Fox |
Favourite Cricketers | Luke Fletcher, AB de Villiers |
Favourite Fictional Character | Del Boy Trotter |
Girls, Family & More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Danni Gisbourne |
Wife | N/A |
Children | Son- None Daughter- None |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Alex Hales
- Does Alex Hales smoke: Not Known
- Does Alex Hales drink alcohol: Yes
- His father was a cricket enthusiast and had broken some batting records. One of the records was 321 not out for Gerrards Cross versus Chalfont St Peter in 1991 in a limited over match. Hales is the grandson of former British tennis player Dennis Hales.
- Though he was picked up as a fast bowler for the Cricket Idol T20 Tournament 2005, he scored 55 runs in an over with the help of 8 sixes and a four due to 3 no balls. This mind-boggling performance proved to be the foundation of a promising batting career.
- He was just 14 when for his over-aggressive bowling was rejected at the Hertfordshire trial.
- After scoring 94 against Australia and 99 against West Indies, he was ranked number one ICC T20 batsman 2013.
- In the second ODI against Sri Lanka in June 2016, Hales along with Jason Roy pushed his team to a 10 wicket win after a successful partnership of 256 between the duo. Hales had scored 133 not out while Roy finished with 112 not out.