London: England’s limited-overs batsman Jason Roy said he is hopeful of making his Test match debut in the upcoming series against Australia.
“It is the great unknown, really, I do not know. I think my technique’s shown to be pretty good against fast bowling early on. It is got a lot better, I have progressed quite a lot in the last two years. Who knows? It is so difficult to say because I have never been a part of the Test team, even the squad, training or whatever. But if given the opportunity, let’s hope I can,” ESPN Cricinfo quoted Roy as saying.”I have had conversations [with the England management] over the last couple of years. It is just a case of being patient and waiting for my turn. It is all talk, I have kind of got used to that side of things. Until I am actually there, putting my cap on, then I will be excited. But I am taking each day as it comes,” he added.
Alex Stewart, England’s former opener in Test and ODI cricket, is of the view that Roy can successfully be the opening batsman in the Test format as well, adding that the player just needs to cope with the moving ball at the beginning of his innings. However, it may be difficult for Roy to claim a position in the Test squad, as Surrey will play only one county match before May. Roy only played twice in Surrey’s championship-winning 2018 season. (ANI)
