Hales becomes a Renegade

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England Twenty20 opening batsman Alex Hales has joined current Big Bash League leaders Melbourne Renegades as a replacement for the injured Marlon Samuels.

England and Nottinghamshire opener Alex Hales joins Melbourne Renegades for their final group match against Sydney Sixers

The West Indian has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament after he was hit in the eye by a Lasith Malinga bouncer during the Renegades' match against Melbourne Stars on Sunday.

Nottinghamshire batsman Hales has been a regular member of the England T20 international squad over the past 18 months and averages 34.83 at a strike-rate of 127.43 in 14 internationals.

Hales will join the Renegades squad in Sydney for their final group match against Sydney Sixers tomorrow.

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