Jason Roy joins Indian Premier League side Sunrisers Hyderabad

England opening batsman Jason Roy has joined Indian Premier League side Sunrisers Hyderabad as a replacement for Australia’s Mitchell Marsh, his county side Surrey announced in an AFP report.

The 30-year-old looked likely to miss out on the tournament after no bids were made for him during the mini-auction in February.

At the time, Roy tweeted that it was a “massive shame” he was not going to be involved, but he will now team up again with compatriot Jonny Bairstow after the pair shone in the recent Twenty20 and one-day international series in India.

Roy will also work under coach Trevor Bayliss, who left the England and Wales Cricket Board two years ago after helping England win the 50-over World Cup, AFP reported.

Australian David Warner is captain of the Hyderabad-based side.

During the recent T20 series with India, Roy scored 144 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 132.

Personal reasons were cited for his withdrawal from the 2020 IPL and he was released by Delhi Capitals before this year’s auction.