Alex Hales has been feted as a potential saviour of England's one-day game but, after narrowly missing out on a third century in four innings (one of them a double), he is closing in on a fabled first-class landmark
The fact that Hampshire, and the club's Ageas Bowl ground, remains a key local concern was evidenced by a walk-on part in the general election hoopla on Monday
Nottinghamshire batsman Alex Hales struck an impressive century against Hampshire to ensure that he maintained England's attention.
