IPL 13: Delhi Capitals' Jason Roy opts out of IPL 2020

He is also a part of Australia's squad for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against England.

Dubai: Destructive opening batsman Jason Roy has decided to opt-out from the 13th edition of Indian Premier League. The right-hand batter was going to represent Delhi Capitals this season. The franchise has named Australia's pacer Daniel Sams as his replacement.

Jason Roy

As per a report in media, the pacer had made headlines for Sydney Thunder at the 2019-20 Big Bash League where he finished as the tournament's highest wicket-taker.

He is also a part of Australia's squad for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against England.

Jason Roy

Earlier today, Roy had been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series between England and Pakistan, slated to begin from August 28.

Jason Roy

With Roy pulling out of the IPL, he has become the second English player after Chris Woakes to do so.

Woakes was also slated to represent Delhi Capitals, but the franchise later named Proteas pacer Anrich Nortje as his replacement.

Jason Roy

Roy had been picked by Delhi Capitals for his base price of INR 1.5 crore at the players' auction.

The IPL 2020 will be played from September 19-November 10 in the UAE across three venues --Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.

Jason Roy

All eight IPL franchises have reached UAE for taking part in the upcoming tournament.

All players and team personnel are required to undergo a six-day quarantine period after landing in the UAE and everyone needs to be tested for Covid-19 thrice.

Jason Roy

Once, they all test negative for Covid-19, the players can start training in the UAE with their team-mates.

The final match of the 2020 edition is scheduled to be played on a weekday, i.e. Tuesday, for the first time in the history of the T20 tournament.

This time, both the afternoon and evening matches will be played half-an-hour earlier than usual.