Gujarat's Jason Roy leaves IPL mid way

While other England players are available for the entire duration of IPL, barring Jason Roy and captain Eoin Morgan, who is a part of the Kings XI squad. (Photo: AP)

In a candid chat with The Daily Mirror, Roy revealed, “I'm discussing with (Director of England Cricket) Andrew Strauss, whether to come back out here to the IPL or to get cracking with Surrey in the Royal London (Cup). I think it is probably a good idea to get my head round 50-over cricket as much as possible especially if I'm not really playing a huge amount out here in India, it is just a bit of a waste really.” (Photo: BCCI)

Recently, Gujarat Lions lost hat-trick hero Andrew Tye due to shoulder injury

Now to add to their woes, England opening batsman and a valuable cog in the Gujarat wheel, Jason Roy has the IPL mid way. (Photo: BCCI)

But the worrying factor is, Roy may not return to take part in the latter half of the tournament. (Photo: BCCI)

Frustrated after getting Limited opportunities, Roy is planning to join Surrey to get some valuable match practice before the all important Champions Trophy slated to begin in June at England. Roy has only played 3 matches for Gujarat in the current edition. (Photo: AP)

England is all set to play Ireland in a two-match ODI series slated to begin in May 5. The ECB has included Roy in the squad and he will leave before the tour commences. (Photo: AP)

The franchise roped in Irfan Pathan as a replacement, who was unsold in the auctions conducted in February. (Photo: AFP)

The worries are never ending for Gujarat Lions. The newly formed franchise is languishing at the bottom half of the table with just 2 wins in 7 matches. (Photo: BCCI)

Couple of days ago Gujarat’s hopes of getting Dwayne Bravo went up in smoke as the all-rounder was ruled out from the IPL due to an injury suffered in the Bag Bash League, earlier this year. (Photo: Twitter)