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The England cricket team announced on Sunday that Jason Roy will not be travelling with the squad to India with a poor stretch of form and recurring injuries keeping him on the sidelines. The opener was replaced in the 15-man list by youngster Harry Brook who has featured in just six ODIs so far.

The English steamroller operated at full speed in Manchester on Friday, bringing them to within six wickets of victory with Australia still trailing by 162 runs at Stumps. Jonny Bairstow set the tone with the bat with a rapid knock of 99* before Mark Wood's three scalps cemented England's advantage.

England captain Joe Root has opined that he is still the right man to lead England after their loss, under his leadership, in Ashes 2021-22. Root further added that he would love to have an opportunity to lead this team and turn things around producing the kind of performances England fans expect.

England captain Eoin Morgan is of the belief that England along with Australia are joint second favourites to win the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021, after India. He further added that the team’s fixture against Australia in Dubai on Saturday, October 30, is going to be one the most difficult matches.