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England have dropped bastman Jason Roy for the fifth and final Ashes test starting at the Oval on Thursday as they try and square the series.
Cricket – England Nets – Kia Oval, London, Britain – September 10, 2019 England's Jason Roy during nets Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
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LONDON: England have dropped bastman Jason Roy for the fifth and final Ashes test starting at the Oval on Thursday as they try and square the series.
Roy is one of two changes to the side that lost the fourth test at Old Trafford on Sunday, with bowler Craig Overton also missing out.
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They are replaced by all rounder Sam Curran and Chris Woakes. Ben Stokes will play as a batsman only after injuring his shoulder at Old Trafford.
Australia, who have retained the Ashes after taking a 2-1 lead by winning in Manchester, make one change with all rounder Mitch Marsh coming in to replace Travis Head.
Roy's omission is no great surprise as he has struggled throughout the series having started it as an opening
