article_snippet.sent: The big-hitting top-order batsman has nine England caps to date, since his debut against India last AugustIndia last August.
article_snippet.sent: But after opening alongside Alastair Cook four times in that series defeat, Alex Hales has played in only five of England's subsequent 18 matches - including at the World Cup - and has batted instead at number three on three occasions.
article_snippet.sent: The 26-year-old is hoping for more continuity when England resume England ODI schedule this summer.
article_snippet.sent: I played the back-end of last summer against India, did okay without setting the world alight - and since then, it has been the odd game, coming in, dropping out again.'
article_snippet.sent: Since the series against India last August, Alex Hales has played in only five of England's subsequent 18 matches .
article_snippet.sent: Nottinghamshire Alex Hales was run out last Sunday as Alex Hales county battled to draw against Middlesex .
article_snippet.sent: Moeen Ali was preferred at the top of the order, alongside Cook in the series defeat in Sri Lanka and then with Ian Bell at the World Cup. '
highlights_snippet.sent: Alex Hales has nine England caps since Alex Hales debut against India last August .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Alex Hales has played only five of last 18 matches since India series defeat .