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Jason Roy rediscovers magician’s touch and reverses career trajectory

England’s long-time white-ball opener was hanging on to his place in the team before a spellbinding 113 in Bloemfontein

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2023

Jos Buttler and Harry Brook give England hope of levelling ODI series

England reached 342 for seven against South Africa, with Buttler making 94 and Brook 80.

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2023

Jason Roy credits Kevin Pietersen influence on return to form with brilliant England ton

Jason Roy was back to his best in the first ODI between England and South Africa as he struck a brilliant century and the opener credited a pre-game chat with mentor Kevin Pietersen for helping him rediscover his form

Daily Mirror · Jan 29, 2023

Jos Buttler hails ‘phenomenal’ Jason Roy after century in England’s defeat to South Africa

Jos Buttler hailed Jason Roy’s “phenomenal” innings as the under-pressure England opener returned to form in fine style during Friday’s ODI defeat to South Africa.

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2023

Jofra Archer will ‘get better and better’ but England’s batting needs more bite

Archer took one for 81 on a hot and sunny afternoon in Bloemfontein

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023

South Africa vs England: Jason Roy century and Jofra Archer return not enough to stop opening defeat

It had been 678 days since England had been able to call upon Jofra Archer and, so it felt, almost as long since they had seen the best of Jason Roy.

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2023

England throw away first South Africa ODI as Proteas stage remarkable fightback

Despite an excellent hundred from Jason Roy, who looked back to his best after recent struggles, England succumbed to a 27-run defeat against South Africa in the first ODI

Daily Mirror · Jan 27, 2023

5 talking points as England turn attention to ODI format in a World Cup year

England have travelled to South Africa for three one-day internationals.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

England captain Jos Buttler backs Jason Roy as the opener bids to find his form

Roy will open the innings alongside Dawid Malan as part of a new-look top-order in Friday’s first ODI against South Africa.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Younger players hampered by ‘impossible’ cricket schedule, says England captain Jos Buttler

As Harry Brook and Ben Duckett continue to impress across other formats, the England skipper sympathises with the talented youngsters

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2023