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Alex Hales compensates irate fan for lost overs during England-Pakistan Test

Alastair Cook and Alex Hales led a fightback from England, not losing a wicket for 120 at end of Day 3

England opener Alex Hales have proved himself to be a top bloke – both by bringing up the lead for his side with an unbroken 120-run stand with Alastair Cook, but also more unusually by refunding a fan 10% of his day’s ticket fee. Only 81 overs out of a mandated 90 were possible on Day 3 of the Edgbaston Test against Pakistan, and Hales’ gesture was a reaction to the concerns raised about this.

Former captain Michael Vaughan was among those who let know their dismay at the loss of play. He tweeted that the game needs to do something to stop this from happening, as various speculative fines were discussed on the social media. Irate fan Alexis Fuller tweeted members of the England team, asking for a refund.

He said: “I want 10% of my money back. Wouldn’t go to football and find it ended after 80mins.”

He replied: “ok DM me your bank details I’ll do it now”.

The fan then posted a picture that he claimed showed Hales had put £4.10 into his account. The fan later posted a tweet showing that he had donated the money to the Lord's Taverners charity, which involves youngsters in cricket.

Vaughan’s earlier tweet: 

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