IPL 8: Alex Hales replaces Corey Anderson in MI squad

England's Alex Hales will replace injured Corey Anderson in the Mumbai Indians squad for the remainder of IPL 8.

Hales will be available for selection for Mumbai Indians' last league game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 17, subject to the completion of contractual paperwork formalities, a statement from the tournament orgainsers said on Friday. The 26-year-old Hales has represented England in 33 T20 Internationals, with an average of 37.92 and a strike rate of 138.46.

Anderson was ruled out of the T20 tournament with a minor fracture in one of his fingers.