ECB are obviously going to throw the book at anyone found doing any sort of drug. The class and amount is irrelevant.As soon as hes banned he throws Morgans plans into disarray. He would probably have been in the 11 for some of the WC matches and certainly in the squad.Morgan is hesitant to make more plans involving a guy who has a proven history of f**king things up and becoming unavailable. Thats where the trust comes into it. I completely understand Morgans stance. Hales will get another go when Morgan packs it in, probably after the 2nd T20 WC. Until then hes a T20 francise player
But not at someone who gets pissed and gets in a fight outside a bar? Think there's a double standard at play really. As someone said earlier, England are cutting off their nose to spite their face. Hales is clearly worth his place in the T20 squad, he's had two years to think about his cock up, he missed out on a world cup winners medal and he's been hammering the door down with the runs he's scored in quality franchise cricket.Morgan obviously has the full backing of the hierarchy, deservedly so, but cannot fathom the absolute exclusion of Hales based on a few daft decisions made two years ago.
We agree completely he’s not being picked because his FACE does not FIT in to the core leadership teams plans. I think we are in violent agreement - I just don’t think it’s the right way to treat someone
I dont agree with that whatsover. He is not picked because he was a fool and let people down. When I think of someones face not fitting it implies that they have done nothing wrong. Clearly not right in this caseAnd no idea what a violent agreement is
Because he let down the captain who hd previously backed him through a similar incident.I dont think he can expect any different from Morgan. This is International sport not Totteridge under 11s
Because he let down the captain who hd previously backed him through a similar incident.
This didn't happen though - pretty sure the ECB positive drug test procedure isn't 'quick, ring Morgs and see what he thinks'. Everyone, Morgan included, only found out because someone leaked it. In theory it's supposed to be kept confidential, like with the Durham lad and his 'foot injury'.Bizarre that he's been left out permanently over it if you ask me, but then I'm not a selector. Do suspect that if we didn't have a glut of T20 openers he'd have been back in by now.
Morgan has a ruthless streak so Hales will know what is expected of him should he get his chance again.