England have finalized their 15-man squad for the Cricket World Cup after dropping Jason Roy from the provisional list for Harry Brook.
How was this decision made and what does it mean?
How surprising is the absence of opinion?
Roy has been a key player for the team for the past eight years and has formed one of the most useful opening partnerships in history with Jonny Bairstow.
Just a few months ago, a visit to India without them seemed like an afterthought but things have changed rapidly.
His form has been poor over the last four years, much less than before, and when he was ruled out of the recent series against New Zealand with a back problem, questions about the opener’s place (in the team) grew. went
So was it a form or fitness issue?
Of course both. Had Roy been in top form, he would have faced the Black Caps and decided his own fate.
The back pain, which came in two separate bouts, was a concern at an event that will test the players’ stamina for seven weeks. But England is not hiding behind the issue and the selectors also believed that Roy can now be replaced.
His influence has been on the wane for some time and he was even dropped from the T20 squad just before the World Cup last year. In summary, Brock was added to the team as a better option.
Is this the end of his international career?
It would not be a surprise if Roy has played his last match for England.
A massive reshuffle of the squad is expected once the tournament is over and Roy has already lost his place in the T20 squad last year, so his international career could be coming to an end.
Earlier this year, he canceled the remainder of his ECB central contract to join Major League Cricket in the United States, and the 33-year-old may find a job in the franchise circuit attractive.
What about the reserve list?
England will have the option of adding three extra men to the squad as a traveling cover, but Roy’s inclusion is unlikely to be expected in these circumstances.
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Instead, he may bring in a replacement who will open the ODI series against Ireland on Wednesday. This also takes into account the likes of Ben Duckett, Phil Salt and Will Jacks, the latter’s spin bowling being an interesting factor.
Who made this decision?
Head coach Matthew Mott and captain Jos Buttler are key players in the team he leads, while influential director of cricket Rob Key and national selector Luke Wright are also included. When a similar move was made in 2019 to replace David Wiley with Jofra Archer, neither was in the position.
How did Brock make his case?
Apparently, the Yorkshire player had a mediocre performance in three innings in the recent New Zealand series, scoring just 37 runs. But he has had an extraordinary start to his international career, including some excellent efforts during the Ashes this summer.
His immediate reaction to being dropped from the provisional squad – a brilliant century in The Hundred (Cricket League), followed by a 43 not out against the Black Caps and a fastest innings of 67 in T20Is, was exactly the response that U was necessary for the turn.
David Mullan has been included to open alongside Bairstow after a brilliant spell for Roy. He goes about his business differently to Roy, a slow starter but a more consistent scorer, but he has taken his opportunity well.
Brooke will likely start the tournament as an extra batsman but has the ability to cover any of the top six. He should get his chance at some point during the seven-week competition.
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