Nottingham Post published Alex Hales hits half century as England thrash Ireland in first...

Alex Hales hit a half century as England secured a rapid seven-wicket victory over Ireland in the first match of their longest ever summer.The Nottinghamshire opener made 55, but it was Adil Rashid's maiden one-day international five-wicket haul which set up victory in Bristol.Ireland floundered alarmingly against Rashid (five for 27), and Joe Root's part-time off-breaks, to be bowled out for 126 in 33 overs.Then despite an unconvincing start of their own with the bat, England hurried past an...