Alex Hales apologises for painting face black at fancy dress party in 2009

Alex Hales has apologised for his reckless and foolish behaviour (David Davies/PA)

Alex Hales has apologised for his “reckless and foolish” behaviour in painting his face black to attend a fancy dress party as Tupac Shakur in 2009.

The former England batter’s conduct in relation to this matter is being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket Board and by his club Nottinghamshire.