Roy still eyeing Australia return

England's Jason Roy remains optimistic he will be able to return to World Cup action against Australia despite a hamstring injury that is being managed “day by day”.

The dynamic Surrey opener tore the muscle while fielding in England's group win over the West Indies and has been ruled out for at least two games including Friday's match with Sri Lanka at Headingley.

Roy was advised against batting during a brief net practice at Yorkshire's headquarters on Thursday.

Although he is keen to face arch rivals Australia at Lord's on Tuesday.

 

Roy still eyeing Australia return

Englands Jason Roy remains optimistic he will be able to return to World Cup action against Australia despite a hamstring injury that is being managed day by day. The dynamic Surrey opener tore the muscle while fielding in Englands group win over the West Indies and has been ruled out for at least two games including Fridays match with Sri Lanka at Headingley. Roy was advised against batting during a brief net practice at Yorkshires headquarters on Thursday. Although he is keen to face arch rivals Australia at Lords on Tuesday.