ICC World Cup 2023: Jason Roy May Not Make It Into Closing Squad

Former England opener Michael Atherton opened up about Jason Roy’s spot within the crew for the ICC World Cup 2023. He stated feels that his state of affairs is regarding and he may not make it into the ultimate 15-member squad for the event, set to happen in India subsequent month. 

England opener Jason Roy has been one of many best top-order batters for crew within the white-ball cricket. Nevertheless, in the previous couple of months, he hasn’t performed ODI cricket and has discovered himself down within the pecking order, with the crew giving desire to Dawid Malan. 

Within the just lately concluded ODI collection towards New Zealand, Jason Roy didn’t characteristic in any of the 4 video games. He has been England’s first-choice opener since the previous couple of years however crew administration gave Dawid Malan the nod forward. The southpaw, nonetheless, cashed in all of the alternatives as he scored 303 runs together with two half-centuries and one ton. 

Michael Atherton feels that Jason Roy not enjoying a lot ODI cricket together with him being injured inclined will hamper his confidence.

Talking to Sky Sports activities, he defined: “I believe the [Roy situation] is regarding for a variety of causes, together with the shortage of 50-over cricket he has had since March, when he did effectively in Bangladesh. The opposite concern is the kind of damage. 

I converse from expertise when saying again spasms are tough to take care of as a result of they all of a sudden come on and while you get them they’re at the back of your thoughts. You don’t have full confidence in your physique.”

ICC World Cup 2023: Jason Roy May Not Make It Into Closing Squad – Michael Atherton 

Michael Atherton additional highlighted that the crew will likely be travelling so much in the course of the ICC World Cup 2023, which isn’t good for the again spasm that Jason Roy has. He made a daring declare that the batter would possibly miss out from the ultimate squad.

He added: “The character of this event in India means you might be flying from venue to venue. Day by day is a flying day, with completely different motels, completely different beds, and plenty of journey, which isn’t good for that sort of damage. England have but to call their remaining squad and, who is aware of, Roy may not make it.” 

England will now be seen within the motion when they’ll tackle Eire within the three-match collection, beginning twentieth September. They’ve rested all their first-choice participant and it’ll be a chance for Jason Roy to stake his declare again.