Jason Jonathan Roy was born, famously known as Jason Roy was born in Durban, South Africa on 21 July 1990. Roy is an English right-hand batter who plays for England in the limited-overs format. Jason Roy has also played for England in Tests for a few years. Roy is an aggressive opener and was a part of the English squad that won the ICC Cricket World Cup back in 2019. Jason Roy has the record for the highest individual score in ODIs for England and also holds the record for the highest partnership in ODIs for England. Roy was born in South Africa but was raised up in England. In TATA IPL 2022, Jason Roy was roped in by the newly formed Gujarat Titans as an opening batter for the amount of 2 crores.
Jason Roy Early Life and Education
Jason Roy started off playing cricket at an early age of 6 years. 4 years later, Roy shifted to England with his family. He attended Hawthorns School in early days and then attended Whitgift School where he developed his cricketing skills. Roy was also a part of Reigate Priory Club in Surrey and also was a part of Surrey cricket club In Under-11 and Under-19 level.
Jason Roy International Debut
Jason Roy Test Debut – 24 July 2019 against Ireland
Jason Roy ODI Debut – 8 May 2015 against Ireland
Jason Roy T20I Debut – 7 September 2014 against India
Jason Roy Career
Jason Roy Domestic Career
At the age of 18 years in 2008, Jason Roy made his List A debut for Surrey in a T20 match against Yorkshire.
Roy also came out as a substitute for England in the field in a test match against South Africa.
In 2010, Jason Roy made his first-class debut for Surrey and scored 76 runs. In the second test, Roy again smashed a half century. By the end of the season, Roy was included in all the teams for Surrey. In August, Jason Roy smashed his maiden first-class century and then the second in the next match.
Jason Roy International Career
Jason Roy made his International debut for England in a T20I match against India in 2014. His debut match didn’t go down well for him as he only scored 8 runs in the match.
In May 2015, Jason Roy made his ODI debut against Ireland but didn’t get a chance to bat in the match. His next assignment against New Zealand didn’t go well for him and only managed to score 65 runs in 5 matches.
In an ODI against Australia in 2015, Jason Roy scored his maiden half century.
In 2015, Jason Roy smashed his maiden ODI century in a match against Pakistan and helped his team in winning the match.
Roy was picked up in the squad of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for England and smashed 43 runs in the first match off just 16 balls. He also scored a half century in the semi final helping his team in making a place in the final of the tournament.
Jason Roy was picked up in the squad of ICC Champions Trophy in 2017. However, he didn’t perform well in the league matches so he got dropped from the team in the semi final match.
During a T20I match against South Africa in 2017, Jason Roy was given out for obstructing the field. He was the first player to be given out in this way.
In ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019, Jason Roy was selected in the English squad and smashed 153 runs in a match against Bangladesh and making a record of highest individual score for English player in World Cup. In the semifinal match, Jason Roy smashed 85 runs. Roy’s dismissal also became the highlight of match
as he protested for it. In the final, Roy scored 19 runs and also ran out Martin Guptill in the Super Over and helped England in winning their maiden World Cup title in the history.
In 2019, Jason Roy was picked up in the England Test team against Ireland. Roy scored 77 runs in the match.
In 2021, Jason Roy was included in the squad of England for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Jason Roy T20 Franchise Career
Jason Roy has been a part of many T20 leagues all over the world including Big Bash League and Indian Premier League.
In 2016-17, Jason Roy was bought by Sydney Sixers and played 3 matches for the franchise.
In 2017, Jason Roy participated in Pakistan Super League and scored 176 runs in 5 matches. Roy was also included in PSL in 2019 and he scored 233 runs in 8 matches.
In 2018, Jason Roy was bought by Delhi Daredevils for 1.50 cores. Roy played 5 matches in the season and scored 120 runs.
In IPL 2021, Jason Roy was roped in by Sunrisers Hyderabad and scored 150 runs in 5 matches.
In TATA IPL 2022, Jason Roy was roped in by the newly formed Gujarat Titans as an opening batter for the amount of 2 crores.
Jason Roy Stats
In Tests, Jason Roy has played 5 matches and scored 187 runs including 1 half century.
In ODIs, Jason Roy has played 98 matches and scored 3658 runs including 9 centuries and 20 half centuries.
In T20Is, Jason Roy has played 58 matches and scored 1446 runs including 8 half centuries.
Jason Roy Records
· Highest Score for England in a match in World Cup.
· Highest opening partnership in a match for England in ODIs.
Jason Roy Family
Jason Roy was born to Craig Roy who is an Account Director in a business firm. Jason has a younger sister named Kristan Roy. Jason Roy got married to his longtime girlfriend Elle Moore in October, 2017 and the couple have a daughter named Everly.
Personal Information
Jason Roy Full Name: Jason Jonathan Roy
Jason Roy Nickname: Roy
Jason Roy Height: 178 cm
Jason Roy Birthplace: Durban, South Africa
Jason Roy Date of Birth: 21 July 1990
Jason Roy Age: 31 years
Jason Roy Nationality: English
Jason Roy Religion: Christian
Jason Roy School: Whitgift School, Surrey
Jason Roy Marital Status: Married
Jason Roy Jersey Number: 67
Jason Roy Batting style: Right-hand bat
Jason Roy Favorite Shot: Pull Shot
Jason Roy Hobbies: Playing Football
FAQs
1. When Jason Roy made his International debut?
Jason Roy made his International debut for England in a T20I match against India in 2014. His debut match didn’t go down well for him as he only scored 8 runs in the match.
2. How many runs Jason Roy scored in 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup?
Jason Roy scored 443 runs in the ICC Cricket World Cup including 85 runs in the semifinal and helped England in winning the title for the first time in history.
3. Who is Jason Roy father?
Jason Roy’s father Craig Roy is an Account Director in a business firm.
4. When Jason Roy got married?
Jason Roy got married to his longtime girlfriend Elle Moore in October, 2017 and the couple have a daughter named Everly
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