Jason Roy chooses Surrey over Gujarat Lions

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

Frustrated after getting Limited opportunities, Roy has planned 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)

In a candid chat with The Daily Mirror, Roy had earlier 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)

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)

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

With just 6 points in 10 matches the Gujarat Lions are more or less out of the playoff contentions of IPL 2017. (Photo: PTI)

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)

But the Gujarat based franchise’s hopes to end the season on a high have taken a serious beating. (Photo: BCCI)

A few days back, Gujarat’s potent weapon Andre Tye dislocated his shoulder and had to return to Australia for recovery. He will not be able to take further part in the IPL. (Photo: BCCI)

Earlier, Dwayne Bravo was ruled out of the IPL without playing a single match for Gujarat. (Photo: BCCI)