Jason Roy breaks silence on cancellation of his ECB contract (Sportzpics)
Jason Roy breaks his silence about speculation about canceling his ECB contract to play in the inaugural MLC 2023 edition
England and Kolkata Knight Riders opener Jason Roy is not considering renegotiating his contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as the KKR batsman dispelled myths about his future by sharing an update on Instagram. busted.
After several reports claimed that Roy was looking to terminate his incremental contract with the ECB, the 32-year-old finally broke his silence on ‘unwarranted speculation’ about his future.
Roy further insisted that he would ‘never move away’ from England, especially in the year of the ODI World Cup 2023 which will be held in India in October-November.
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“After some unwanted speculation over the past 24 hours, I wanted to clarify that I am not ‘away from England’ and will never be,” Roy wrote on his Instagram story.
He further revealed that he has had ‘supportive talks’ with the ECB about playing in Major League Cricket, and insisted that he would be allowed to play in the inaugural MLC in 2023, as long as he is eligible for the remainder of the contract. Will not take his salary. ,
“I have had frank and helpful conversations with the ECB regarding my participation in Major League Cricket. “The ECB was happy with me playing in the competition, as long as they didn’t have to pay me for the remaining year of my contract,” Roy wrote in his statement.
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“Representing my country as a professional cricketer is my proudest moment. I hope to play for England for many more years, that is my priority.”
With the inaugural edition of MLC 2023 expected to hit the English summer, it was reported that players holding full central contracts with the ECB are unlikely to feature in the upcoming T20 league in the USA, which will be played from July 13. -30.
Players who have an incremental contract, Roy as well as Reece Topley are reportedly looking to secure a way to feature in the MLC, but Roy has denied rumors that he will cancel his contract with the ECB .
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“As a singles format player without any central contract, I wanted to take the opportunity to play in this competition as there is currently no scheduling conflict with England. It is beneficial to me as an England player to play as much competitive cricket as possible,” Roy further wrote.
He said, “To be absolutely clear, my priority is England cricket, especially with the World Cup soon upon us. It is the greatest honor for me and for any player to get a cap to play for my country “