T20 World Cup 2021: Jason Roy dropped, James Vince named as replacement

Dubai: England’s explosive opener Jason Roy has been ruled out of the remaining matches. t20 world cup with a calf injury and James Vince has been included in the squad as his replacement. Roy suffered a calf injury in England’s loss to South Africa in their final Super 12 match in Sharjah. Roy looked in pain and could not go back to the dressing room on his own. He was seen on crutches after the game. “I am sad to be out of the World Cup. This is a bitter pill to swallow,” Roy said in a statement. “I’ll be there to support the boys, and hopefully we can go all the way and lift the trophy. It’s been an incredible journey so far, and we’ve got to express ourselves and continue to focus on us.” have to keep.

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“Rehab has already started, and even though I’ve torn my calf, I’m going to give myself the best chance I can to get myself ready for the T20 tour of the Caribbean early next year.” England will face New Zealand in the first semi-final in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. England have the option of getting Jonny Bairstow at the top with Jos Buttler and Sam Billings playing in the middle order.

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The Event Technical Committee for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 has approved Vince to replace Roy in the England squad. Vince was one of three reserves as per the teams allowance to travel with additional players in view of the COVID-19 quarantine requirements.

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