Jason Roy eyes World Cup spot despite ending ECB deal

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Despite forfeiting his contract with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), England opener Jason Roy still wants to represent his country at the Cricket World Cup in India later this year.

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"I hope to play for England for many more years, that remains my priority," Roy said in a statement. "Just to be clear, my priority is England cricket, especially with a World Cup soon upon us."

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