By Press Association
Published: 21:40 BST, 1 May 2019 | Updated: 21:49 BST, 1 May 2019
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England batsman Alex Hales will be available for Nottinghamshire for the rest of the white-ball season, the county have announced.
Hales has been removed from all England squads, including the provisional 15-man party for this summer's World Cup after reportedly failing a second test for recreational drugs.
In a statement Nottinghamshire said it was in the interests of 'all concerned' for the batsman to return to playing cricket, starting with Friday's game against Durham.
Alex Hales was removed from England squads after failing a test for recreational drugs
The statement read: 'The recent events in relation to Alex Hales have been difficult for everyone involved with Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club.
'Alex's off-field actions have, at times, fallen way short of the behaviours the club expects from any of its staff.
'Following his withdrawal from all England squads this week, we have met with Alex to express our concerns and to re-iterate that such actions cannot continue.
'The meeting was open, honest and constructive and a way forward was agreed between both parties. Alex has expressed a great deal of regret and contrition for his actions and he has ultimately paid a heavy price.
The 30-year-old was withdrawn from England's provisional World Cup squad on Monday
