• ODI form puts him in contention for place in Test squad
Jason Roy’s hopes of being part of England’s Ashes squad this summer have been hit by a hamstring injury that means the earliest he is likely to play any red-ball cricket is the Test match against Ireland in July, a matter of weeks before battle commences with Australia.
Roy has been spoken of a potential Test opener for England given his sparking form at one-day level and in light of Keaton Jennings’ struggles. Alec Stewart, Roy’s director of cricket at Surrey, firmly believes the 28-year-old can make the transition to the longer form of the game but admitted on Monday that he faces a race against time to be fit for the Ashes.
Written by Guardian sport
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