Alex Hales ‘serving 21-day ban for second failed drugs test’

  • 📰 The Independent
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 1 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 4%
  • Publisher: 59%

United Kingdom Headlines News

United Kingdom Latest News,United Kingdom Headlines

Hales announced earlier this month that he was stepping away from cricket ‘for personal reasons’

The identity of players who fail a recreational drugs test for the first time remain anonymous as the matter is handled by the ECB privately alongside the Professional Crickets’ Association, who provide rehabilitative support.But a second failure triggers a three-week ban and fine and results in both a player’s club being informed and the ECB director of cricket Giles, who had a major say on national team selection alongside captain Joe Root and head coach Trevor Bayliss.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 80. in UK

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

England's Alex Hales banned for 21 days for recreational drug useThe England batsman is serving a 21-day ban from cricket for recreational drug use, the Guardian can reveal. Classy character. Recreational? That’s funny! Only 21 days?
Source: The Guardian - 🏆 84. / 53 Read more »

England cricketer Alex Hales banned for 21 days for recreational drug useAlex Hales missed several matches last year over his involvement in a fight outside a nightclub in Bristol. Ok Great role model!! At least 21 days will make him think!!!! Silly billy
Source: SkyNews - 🏆 35. / 67 Read more »

England's Alex Hales serving suspension for 'off-field incident'England's Alex Hales is suspended following an 'off-field incident' not related to cricket, says a spokesman for the batsman. Drop him for World Cup.
Source: BBCNews - 🏆 3. / 97 Read more »

Alex Hales takes break from cricket due to 'personal reasons'Hales pulled out of Nottinghamshire's Royal London Cup game against Lancashire on Friday, with no timetable set for his return
Source: The Independent - 🏆 80. / 59 Read more »

Alex Johnson: Search around River Tyne under way for missing man'We are so desperate to get him out of that dark river,' Alex Johnson's sister Ashleigh Marr wrote on Facebook. Don't want to sound horrible but if he hasn't been found nor has he swam to safety then it's no longer a search and rescue but a search a recovery
Source: SkyNews - 🏆 35. / 67 Read more »

Woman vows to be at the river everyday looking for missing brother Alex JohnsonAlex Johnson, 24, from Chester-le-Street, is believed to have fallen from Newcastle's Tyne Bridge
Source: The Mirror - 🏆 136. / 51 Read more »

Chris Evans: Virgin Radio Breakfast Show DJ mocks Alex Jones as he discusses The One Show
Source: Daily Express - 🏆 26. / 68 Read more »

Alex Jones: The One Show host gets apology after scolding Dan Walker 'Come on'ALEX JONES, who is best known for hosting The One Show, received an apology from BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker last week after she gave him a lighthearted scolding over his knowledge of a topic which seemed close to her heart.
Source: Daily Express - 🏆 26. / 68 Read more »

Neil Lennon and Sir Alex Ferguson lead tributes to Billy McNeillMcNeill's death, at the age of 79, was announced in a statement released by his wife Liz and their five children
Source: The Independent - 🏆 80. / 59 Read more »

The One Show: Tearful Alex Jones says goodbye as she steps down for maternity leaveThe One Show host Alex Jones reveals it\u2019s her last episode on the show for maternity leave. Co-host Matt Baker says 'You have got more important things to be looking at, that is for sure.'
Source: Daily Express - 🏆 26. / 68 Read more »

Stacey Dooley's new role on The One Show revealed as Alex Jones takes maternity leaveSTACEY DOOLEY has landed a new role on The One Show as regular presenter Alex Jones steps down to enjoy her maternity leave before welcoming her second child.
Source: Daily Express - 🏆 26. / 68 Read more »