Personally, I think he’s proving to be everything English professional cricket really doesn’t need at this time
It’s happened in the past with players, it’s human nature,,,,but with the amount of scrutiny these days afforded to those in the public eye,,,the blokes a complete tool.
He needs to grow up, accept the fact he’s chosen to be in this position and accept whatever help is afforded to him, and come back and EARN the right to play for his country
From a psychological point of view this is interesting I guess. But I am concerned for his mental health now- especially with people who don’t know him jumping all over him. The press, county management, England management, players- and now us.
I’m not an idiot either- Hales has himself admitted to having made “mediocre”decisions consistently over a period of time- it sounds like the penny might be dropping, but it could be too late for him now, given the timing
I take no enjoyment from this saga whatsoever. What I don’t like is when people take a kind of pleasure in other people’s misfortune.
Hales only plays white ball- he placed his eggs in one basket (his choice) After making the decision to go white ball only- things have gone pretty pear-shaped for him- Much of that is his own making granted.
It’s a World Cup year. He knows he has messed up and is probably struggling to come to terms with it.
Maybe- maybe- he is self-medicating to numb the pain? It’s pure speculation. Being in the papers for the wrong reasons will make it ten times worse.
To me from the outside, it looks like Hales is on a downward spiral. The timing can’t be much worse though, with the World Cup round the corner. Hales is 30 years old- he should be at his peak as a professional cricketer.
Will he be able to sort himself out in a few days? Who knows. He probably won’t play unless someone gets injured.
Hales also lost his place after the fracas- Stokes got his place back- Hales probably thinks that’s unfair. Luckily for Stokes, he appears untouchable- despite being pretty average recently.
I can also understand us as England fans getting angry and upset with our players.
This is an unwelcome distraction from what can still be a great summer for English cricket. Time will tell- fingers crossed.
This summer is going to be full of great drama!
The World Cup- on home soil with England as favourites. The competition is full of sides who can beat anyone on their day.
Then there is The Ashes- and the return of Smith and Warner.
Hopefully the focus will be on the cricket.
I for one will back our side 100%- always!
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