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England’s Roy desperate to return to cricket, even behind closed doors

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“England’s Jason Roy is missing playing cricket. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – England opener Jason Roy is desperate to get back to playing cricket, even if matches have to take place behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. Roy, who was part of England’s World-Cup winning team last year, had a taste of playing in an empty stadium in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) earlier this year and said it was a bizarre experience. “No atmosphere,” said the 29-year-old.”Simple as that to be honest.It was a very strange feeling.…

England’s Roy says Hundred postponement a ‘huge shame’

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“Jason Roy kisses the World Cup trophy after England’s 2019 triumph. ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – England batsman Jason Roy believes the coronavirus-enforced postponement of the Hundred is a missed opportunity for cricket to capitalise on the buzz from last year’s World Cup triumph. With a new tournament, a new format and new city-based franchises, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) was aiming to attract a fresh audience to the game. England, with Roy in the side, defeated New Zealand last year in an unforgettable Lord’s final that captivated…