'My aim is to score runs and force my way back into England team': Batsman Alex Hales targets World Twenty20 after serving drugs ban Hales has been playing for Nottinghamshire after serving two-week suspension He was selected by Barbados Tridents in the draft for Caribbean Premier League The batsman is targeting next year’s World Twenty20 for international comebackBy Paul Newman for MailOnline Published: 18:00 BST, 22 May 2019 | Updated: 18:00 BST, 22 May 2019 Viewcomments Alex Hales refuses to accept his England career is over and is targeting next year’s World Twenty20 in Australia as his international comeback. On the day he was chosen first by Barbados Tridents in the draft for this year’s Caribbean Premier League in London, Hales broke his silence on his dramatic sacking from the England team on the brink of the World Cup. Hales was abruptly dumped by England at the behest of one-day captain Eoin Morgan and senior players when it emerged the ‘personal problems’ that saw him miss the start of the season for Notts was actually a two-week suspension for failing a second drugs test. Alex Hales is grateful for the support of Nottinghamshire at the most difficult time of his career But he made it clear on Wednesday he will use franchise leagues like the Caribbean tournament that will begin in September to try to force his way back with England in time for the next short-form World Cup a year in October. ‘That’s one of my aims, that T20 World Cup, and I’m going to go through the process, try to score some runs in these tournaments, enjoy my cricket and see where we go,’ said Hales after being bought by Barbados in the draft in Fulham for $150,000. ‘Ashley Giles said the door wasn’t closed to me and I hope that’s right. These tournaments are well respected now all around the world, particularly by the selectors and ECB, so I’d love to use them to hopefully get myself back in the frame for next year.' Hales is targeting next year’s World Twenty20 in Australia as his international comeback Hales refused to talk about the emergence of the second failed test for recreational drugs that proved the final straw for England after a history of disciplinary issues but was grateful for the support of his county at the most difficult time of his career. ‘Notts have been brilliant and I’m blessed to play for them,’ he said. ‘Pete Moores is a wonderful coach respected all around the world and if ever I need a net he will chuck balls all day because he loves it. He keeps in regular touch with me and I’m lucky to have him.' And on the day he became a Trident Hales insisted that Trent Bridge remains his priority. ‘I won’t be missing any cricket for Notts,’ he said. ‘As long as the Blast goes on I’ll be playing for them this summer. But the CPL is the chance to play in a high profile tournament with some top quality players so it’s a good opportunity. Hales was abruptly dumped by England at the behest of one-day captain Eoin Morgan ‘I think it’s good for learning to be an overseas player because there’s more responsibility. That’s something I really enjoy. I’ve played a lot of cricket for England now and pressure is something I enjoy. You have to adapt and I’m looking forward to it.’ Hales said he will not be going to the grounds to watch the England team he should still have been part of during the World Cup but his thoughts will be with them from afar. ‘I’ll still be following the World Cup,’ said Hales. ‘I’m still a fan and I wish the boys all the best. What we’ve done over the last few years has been unbelievable and the guys deserve to win it. I’ll be sat there watching it on TV. ‘I’ve still got a few things to do with the ECB. I’m still contracted to them. There’s a process I have to go through (believed to be a drug rehabilitation course) and then I’ll start training. Once I start playing again the next 12 months will be really busy. I just want to get back to doing what I love most and that’s playing cricket.’ Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility