Seasoned England opener opts out of ODI series after snub from Cricket World Cup 2023

defending champions, England, recently trimmed down ir squad for ICC ODI World Cup 2023. ECB locked in a strong 15-member team for cricket carnival scheduled to begin on October 5. Ahead of anuncement, re were major speculations that Harry Brook would miss out on a place in World Cup team, however, in a huge turn of events Brook has made it into roster but ar player, who was a star campaigner in England's successful run in 2019, surprisingly received a snub.

3 things you need to kw

• ECB released its 15-member squad for ICC ODI World Cup 2023
• Ben Stokes anunced his return to 50-over format before world cup
• Jos Buttler will captain England in World Cup 2023

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Jason Roy declines to feature against Ireland

After t being able to cut out a fit figure in front of selectors, Jason Roy did t receive a call-up to Three Lions' World Cup squad. Subsequently, player has turned down chance to feature in last two ODIs of summer, to be played against Ireland. Roy was dropped from World Cup squad due to an unfortunate onset of back spasms and at same time Dawid Malan kcking on door with continuous thumping blows did t make his case any stronger.In place of him, Harry Brook has been added to squad and will likely contest from bench. 

While Jason Roy could t get initial entry into World Cup outfit, he still had chance to prove his mettle but right-hander seemingly declined to fight for his place. He is still an option according to chief selector Luke Wright, but won't be given any special preference. 

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Statement by Luke Wright

Speaking on Roy being on stand-by for World Cup, touring party for which flies to India next week, selector Luke Wright said: “We’ve made it apparent to Jason that we won’t judge him differently for that position as spare batter at top of order wher he plays against Ireland or t.”

refusal to play against Ireland is seen as a path towards potential retirement. Thus, if it turns out to be case, Roy will be touted as one of foremost pieces that made Lord's glory of 2019 possible. What do you think?