T20 World Cup: England expect injured Jason Roy to be available for the playoffs

Jason Roy is “extremely important” for England and the team expects the injured starter to take part in the Twenty20 World Cup qualifiers, captain Eoin Morgan said on Saturday.

Roy was injured as a result of a calf in England 10 run loss against South Africa in his last Super 12 game even though Morgan’s team still qualified in the last four as Group I leaders.

“Obviously he didn’t look great, and we’ll wait until tomorrow to see how his movement is,” Morgan said of Roy’s injury. “Probably send it for scanning and then go from there. Besides, I can’t tell you much. “

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They helped a thrilling Roy off the ground and saw the 31-year-old with crutches after the match. “Obviously we’re all hopeful that somehow it’s going to come or that if one game, if not two, there is a remedy,” Morgan said.

“It’s of tremendous importance. He’s the kind of person who talks about everything we’re doing in the locker room and how he’s playing. “

“Ways to win must be found”

England aim to be the first team to host the World Cup over 20 and over 50 at the same time and win their first four Super 12 games before South Africa break that streak. “We’re not going to be at our best in every game, but we have to find ways to win,” Morgan said.

“I think we weren’t as lively on the pitch as we were in previous games. Just the little things we didn’t do as neatly or cleanly as we’d like. ‘

In response to South Africa’s 189 2 rule, England made it to 179 8 before being denied by Kagiso Rabada. the final over the cap.

Morgan was happy that his low-level batsman finally managed to spend some time in the middle. “Obviously, when a top of your batsman goes down, that’s what comes to mind, especially considering the existing shape,” Morgan said.

“On the other hand, you have guys who haven’t batted a lot in the tournament, come in, who hit the ball really well, and that’s a great sign, of course, for the semifinals.”