Jason Roy has scored 215 runs in the World Cup 2019 so far. © AFP England’s in-form opening batsman Jason Roy is targetting a return to the playing XI for their World Cup 2019 clash against arch-rivals Australia. Roy was sidelined after he pulled up his hamstring in the game against the West Indies while chasing a ball on the field. He will miss the games against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. The 28-year-old has been in good touch and scored a match-winning knock of 153. England will take on Australia in a marquee clash at the Lord’s on June 25 and they will be hoping that their star opener gets match-fit before the epic encounter.Roy is hopeful of making a comeback to the playing XI as the hosts face the World Cup holders.”We’re targeting Australia but we’ll see how this week goes,” Roy told reporters.Roy’s opening partnership with Jonny Bairstow has been a key factor in England’s rise to the top of the one-day international rankings and their status as favourites to win the World Cup.”If this week goes to plan, then Australia. If not, then who knows. Hamstrings are such a grey area,” Roy added.The 28-year-old suffered a similar… Read full this story
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