England cricket news: Jason Roy making 'good progress' ahead of India CWC game


Jason Roy is making 'good progress' from his hamstring injury with England set to make last-minute decision on his inclusion against India as hosts look to get their World Cup back on track

  • England will give Jason Roy every chance to prove his fitness for India game
  • His replacement James Vince was removed second ball against Australia
  • Roy's on his way back from hamstring tear which has seen him miss three games
  • England's semi-final hopes are in the balance and need to win one of last two ties

By Press Association Sport Staff

Published: 04:40 EDT, 26 June 2019 | Updated: 04:40 EDT, 26 June 2019

England opener Jason Roy will be given until the last moment to prove his fitness for Sunday's crucial World Cup showdown with India.

Roy is working his way back from a hamstring tear which has forced him to miss the games against Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Australia, but is being assessed on a daily basis ahead of the Edgbaston encounter.

An ECB spokesman said: 'Jason Roy is making good progress from his hamstring injury. He is being assessed every day. Yesterday he batted in the nets and was also running shuttles on the outfield.

Jason Roy will be given until the last moment to prove his fitness for Sunday's clash with India

Roy is working his way back from a hamstring tear which has forced him to miss three games

'A decision on whether he'll be fit to resume against India will be made when we train on Friday and Saturday at Edgbaston.'

Roy is one of a series of fitness concerns with the hosts facing a fight to make the semi-finals after back-to-back defeats by Sri Lanka and Australia.

Leg-spinner Adil Rashid came into the tournament with a shoulder problem and reported soreness after Tuesday's defeat by Australia, although he is not thought to be a doubt for the weekend.

The ECB also said that leg-spinner Adil Rashid is suffering a sore shoulder and will be assessed

The spokesman said: 'Adil Rashid has some soreness to his right shoulder. He will be assessed over the next few days but he is expected to be available for selection on Sunday.'

England also have a concern over paceman Jofra Archer, but all-rounder Ben Stokes, who underwent treatment for a calf problem on the pitch at Lord's, will be available.

The spokesman continued: 'Jofra Archer has tightness to his left side and will continue to be assessed ahead of the India match.

'Ben Stokes sustained tight calves in yesterday's match. He will be fit for Sunday's match. He felt better after the game.'

Ben Stokes (L) and Jofra Archer (R) also have issues and will be monitored in coming days

 

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