Hales cleared

England batsman Alex Hales will not face criminal charges over an incident in Bristol in September and is available for national team selection, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Monday.

The 28-year-old opening batsman was with all-rounder Ben Stokes, who was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm during an altercation outside a nightclub.

The pair were suspended from international cricket until further notice.

"The ECB has convened via conference call to make the decision after being informed that Hales is deemed a witness and will face no charges," the ECB said.