• Captain says any return for Alex Hales would be run by players
Eoin Morgan has said the possible stigma surrounding Alex Hales goes against his chances of a dramatic World Cup recall, with England still hopeful Jason Roy’s hamstring tear should not prevent his return later in the tournament.
The England captain, who has improved after a back spasm and expects to face Afghanistan at Old Trafford on Tuesday, is optimistic his first‑choice opener could be fit for the match against Australia at Lord’s on 25 June. The extent of the left hamstring injury Roy suffered against West Indies last Friday has not been disclosed, however, despite talk of a possible grade two tear that would have a recovery period of two to six weeks depending on the damage to muscle fibres.
Written by Ali Martin at Old Trafford
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jun/17/jason-roy-england-cricket-injury-hamstring under the title “Morgan worried by Hales ‘stigma’ after injured Roy puts England on alert”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
