Hales: Bristol incident will make me cherish every moment on the field

England batsman was interviewed as a witness as part of the Ben Stokes case

^{Alex Hales says he has learned from the Bristol incident which led to Ben Stokes being charged with affray}

Alex Hales says he has learned a lesson about responsibility following his part in the incident which led to Ben Stokes being charged with affray.

Hales was out in Bristol with his England team-mate when a scuffle outside a nightclub led to Stokes' arrest. The Nottinghamshire opener was subsequently interviewed as a witness by Avon & Somerset Police and suspended from national duty for two matches at the conclusion of the one-day series against West Indies in September.

Hales, who made one at the SCG in the third ODI against Australia, has spoken publicly about the events for the first time.

And he has conceded that being left out for two games delivered a loud and clear message.

"In terms of going out in the middle of a series, that is the lesson I have learned from that incident. It is about being responsible when you are on England duty," Hales said prior to Sunday's match.

^{Hales is involved with England against Australia in the one-day series}

"You have eyes all over you and that brings responsibility on and off the field. That is something I have learned over the last few months and responsibility on and off the field is something that will be coming into my game going forward.

"It hurt massively at the time to miss two games for something that happened off the field. It is disappointing and it will make me enjoy my time in an England shirt a hell of a lot more moving forward and cherish every moment you get on the field."

Hales still faces a cricket disciplinary commission hearing, which will take place after Stokes's criminal trial has concluded - the allrounder is due at Bristol Magistrates' Court on February 13.

He is keen, however, to ensure he is top of the selectors' lists ahead of the home World Cup in 2019.

"Playing for England is a massive honour, especially with a World Cup coming up at home next year," he said.

"There is an opportunity for us because we are in as good a place as we ever have as a squad in white ball cricket. I really want to be a part of that."