Nottingham Post published Alex Hales is ready but he must play with confidence in his Test...

Mick Newell says Alex Hales is ready for his Test debut and has urged him to play with confidence when England start their four-match series against South Africa on Boxing Day. Nottinghamshire batsman Hales will pick up his first cap in Durban as England look for a long-term opening partner for captain Alastair Cook. The 26-year-old divides opinion with those who say his explosive scoring ability is not sufficient to cancel out supposed technical flaws. Notts director of cricket and...