Hales has been called in to replace Jonny Bairstow, who was ruled out of the team during the preparation of third test after suffering a lower limb injury while playing golf. Alex Hales sees this tour of Pakistan as an opportunity that will give him a chance to cement his place in the team.
In 2019, Hales was withdrawn from the starting squad for the 50-over World Cup after the Guardian newspaper reported that he was serving a three-week ban for drug use.
Butler told reporters ahead of his T20I series on Thursday, “I spoke to several senior players to make sure that with Alex back in the team, nobody would have any problems. Nobody had any problems.”
“He is clearly in excellent form. We know what a talented player he is and he has gained a lot of experience since the last time he played for England.”
Hales, who is also with the team in Pakistan, has played 60 innings in the T20 Big Bash League in Australia at an average of 33.16.
“Looking at the World Cup, his Big Bash record is fantastic. Australia is a place where he has done well, and so he was clearly the choice,” Butler said.
England squad for Pakistan T20 series:
Jos Buttler (Captain), Moeen Ali (VC), Harry Brooke, Jordan Cox, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Liam Dawson, Richard Gleason, Tom Helm, Will Jaques, David Malan, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Olly Stone, Reece Topley , David Willey, Chris Woakes, Luke Wood, Mark Wood
Pakistan vs England T20 Series Schedule:
1st T20I: 20 September, National Stadium, Karachi
2nd T20I: 22 September, National Stadium, Karachi
3rd T20I: 23 September, National Stadium, Karachi
4th T20: September 25, National Stadium, Karachi
5th T20: September 28, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
6th T20: 30 September, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
7th T20: October 2, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore