England opener Jason Roy has made himself obtainable as a standby choice for the World Cup, says head coach Matthew Mott.
Roy was a member of the England squad that received the World Cup in 2019.
“I’ve received little doubt that if he received that chance, he’ll come out [to India] and take advantage of it,” Mott informed BBC Check Match Particular.
“Within the spirit he has been in, he has taken it in addition to you’ll have hoped. He is decided to get again there, he is decided to maintain match and prepare, ought to a possibility open up.”
Roy was initially named in England’s squad to defend the trophy in India throughout October and November, however missed all the latest 3-1 collection win in opposition to New Zealand due to again spasms.
He was subsequently changed by Brook, with England selector Luke Wright explaining the choice was all the way down to Roy’s lack of health and Brook’s capacity to cowl extra locations within the batting order.
Roy turned down the prospect to play a component in England’s one-day worldwide collection in opposition to Eire.
After the third ODI in opposition to the Irish on Wednesday was deserted due to rain, Mott mentioned leaving Roy out of the World Cup squad was “hardest resolution I have been part of”.
He added: “[Roy] has received a burning want to nonetheless be on the market. That is precisely what you’d count on from a participant who, he is had his ups and downs over his profession however what an incredible document he has had.”
Jacks and Duckett head up reserve batter claims
None of England’s gamers chosen for the World Cup featured within the collection in opposition to Eire, though Joe Root had been set to play the primary ODI at Headingley earlier than it was known as off with no ball being bowled.
Solely quick bowler Jofra Archer will journey along with the 15 gamers named within the get together, and any replacements for harm or different components could be summoned at brief discover to journey to India.
Will Jacks made 94 in England’s 48-run win over Eire within the second ODI at Trent Bridge and his capacity to fit into a number of positions within the batting order would seem to make him the favoured back-up batter if Buttler and Mott didn’t require a specialist opener comparable to Roy.
Mott mentioned Jacks, who additionally bowls some helpful off spin and took a six-wicket haul on his Check debut in Pakistan final 12 months, confirmed his “class” within the video games in opposition to Eire.
Left-hander Ben Duckett additionally enhanced his claims with a maiden ODI century within the third match in opposition to Eire and his capacity to brush, and reverse sweep, in a match the place spin bowling is more likely to characteristic prominently might doubtlessly be an asset if a reserve participant wanted to be known as upon.
Mott added on TMS: “Duckett would most likely be on the airplane to the World Cup if he was taking part in in another nation. Everybody is aware of there may be lots of batting depth within the nation in the mean time, you’ll be able to see that from the outcomes.”
