- Jason Roy was excluded from England’s ICC World Cup 2023 squad.
- Harry Brook replaces Roy after the latter’s series of back spasms.
- Roy contemplates retirement after World Cup snub.
- Marcus Trescothick, the assistant coach, urges Roy to stay positive and highlights the importance of reserves.
- Roy was a key player in England’s 2019 World Cup win.
- Brook’s recent performance has been less than stellar compared to Roy’s past achievements.
In a sudden reshuffle, Jason Roy was left out of the England squad for the ICC World Cup 2023. This decision came after Roy suffered a series of back spasms, sidelining him from recent games. As a result, young talent Harry Brook, originally not part of the provisional squad, was selected over the experienced 33-year-old Roy.
Following this disappointment, Roy took a step back from the ongoing Ireland ODIs, leading to speculation that he might be considering retirement, a decision he had contemplated during the World Cup.
England Assistant Coach Weighs In
Marcus Trescothick, England’s assistant coach, while empathizing with Roy’s disappointment, underscored the importance of remaining upbeat. He emphasized that reserves have a crucial role in World Cup tournaments due to the unpredictability of injuries.
“If you suffer just one injury, someone else may step in and make a ton of runs,”
Trescothick remarked.
England coach Marcus Trescothick has urged Jason Roy to remain positive 💪 pic.twitter.com/dwAil7QjMN
— England's Barmy Army 🏴🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) September 25, 2023
Past Achievements
Jason Roy played a pivotal role in England’s 2019 World Cup victory, registering 443 runs at an impressive average and strike rate. Despite his notable contributions in the past, he faced a similar exclusion during the previous year’s T20 World Cup in Australia due to a dip in form.
Contrarily, Harry Brook has had a challenging time in the 50-over format, averaging just 20.50 across six games, inclusive of a recent underwhelming series against New Zealand.
England is slated to play their concluding ODI against Ireland in Bristol on September 26. They will then compete against New Zealand in the World Cup opener at Ahmedabad on October 5.
Fans React to Jason’s Removal
Fans all over Twitter mourned over the removal of Jason Roy from the England ICC World Cup 2023 squad. They expressed their gratitude for the player by sharing his past achievements and highest scores.
Mark my words, England will regret dropping Jason Roy.pic.twitter.com/3PJp7KpFeI
— Yash Godara🇮🇳 (@iamyashgodara7) September 17, 2023
Jason Roy scored 463 runs in his maiden WC in 2019.He has been omitted for 2023 WC🙂🙄🙄
— ɲɨʈєꜱħ (@NiteshP39367740) September 17, 2023
Mark my words, England will regret dropping @JasonRoy20 #jasonRoy pic.twitter.com/3cX6Pfxu5U
I still remember how England have played 75% fit Jason Roy in there must win match against India in 2019 World Cup and how he made a brilliant knock which eventually led them to win that match
— Raazi (@Rg86037221) September 17, 2023
And how easily he is discarded today, Life is indeed unfair sometimes pic.twitter.com/4UlcR4OovT
