T20 World Cup: Alex Hales says no 'clear the air talks' needed with Ben Stokes

Alex Hales denies "clear the air" talks were necessary with Ben Stokes on his return to the England set-up, but says the pair have had a meeting as part of their World Cup build-up.

They were involved in a brawl outside a nightclub that led to the affray charge being dropped.

The relationship had broken down after the Bristol incident according to a recent documentary.

Hales said they had a conversation. It has been the same as gold.

Buttler was present at the meeting, but the focus was on the upcoming tournament in Australia.

The opening batter said that they had a good chat. We sat down and said our goal is to win the World Cup and there has been no air clearing. It's been great.

Hales was exiled for three years after testing positive for a recreational drug on the eve of the World Cup.

Hales was left out of the country's white-ball plans after being criticized by England's white-ball captain.

Until Morgan's retirement and Bairstow's injury, England were short at the top of the order.

In Sunday's victory over Australia in the first T20 in Perth, he and Buttler shared a partnership of 132.

Hales is the favourite to partner the captain in the opening game of the World Cup against Afghanistan.

He said it was strange. I had not gotten nervous for a while. I'm not sure what it was. I think it's due to jet lag or the fact that it's going into a big six weeks for me.

It's something I didn't see happening a few months ago and I'm really eager to make the most of it.

I haven't been around in three years because I feel like I've been playing the best cricket of my life. I don't have much time to make up for.

Marsh does not want Australia captaincy

Mitchell Marsh is not in the running for the Australia white-ball captaincy.

David Warner is more likely to be asked to lead the side now that his decision has been made.

Warner was banned from leadership roles for life after the ball-tampering scandal, but he is hopeful that will be lifted.

The one-day captain has stepped down and the T20 captaincy is up for grabs.

Marsh said he's out of the race. I had to get my body ready for the World Cup.

Cricket Australia has a decision to make. It's not something I'm thinking about.

As far as all the decisions go, I steer clear of those conversations. He's a good man to have in the squad.