England’s opening batsman Jason Roy will miss the three-match T20I series against Pakistan after sustaining a left side strain.
Jason Roy sustained the injury this week in the team’s preparation at Old Trafford and had a scan on Wednesday.
A statement by England Cricket read, “England’s Jason Roy has been ruled out of the Vitality IT20s against Pakistan after sustaining a left side strain.
“The Surrey top-order batsman picked up the injury this week in the team’s preparation at Emirates Old Trafford and had a scan on Wednesday.
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“He will remain with the England set-up and will commence his rehabilitation programme looking ahead to the Australia white-ball series, which starts next month at the Ageas Bowl.”
Furthermore, England won the Test series 1-0. Pakistan and England will take part in three-match T20I series, starting from Friday, August 28.