20-09-2017 20:05 via theguardian.com

Alex Hales can use home comforts of Trent Bridge to make late Ashes case

• England opener will look for a big score on the second ODI’s flat pitch
• Rain-reduced match could help West Indies and their explosive openersIf this elongated summer of international cricket has taught us anything, it is that a scarcely contested England win against the touring West Indians does not necessarily guarantee success in the match that follows. Related: Alex Hales and England rewrite record books in thumping win over PakistanRelated: Jonny Bairstow century guides E
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