Batsman was dropped for drug offence before
World Cup winEoin Morgan may name expanded squad for congested summerAlex Hales would have the backing of the
England dressing room in the event of a surprise recall this summer, according to Chris Woakes.
Woakes was among those consulted by the limited-overs captain, Eoin Morgan, before Hales was dropped on the eve of last year’s World Cup win after it emerged the opener had served a 21-day ban for a second recreational drug offence.