England's Roy says Hundred postponement a 'huge shame'
England batsmanJason Roy believes the coronavirus-enforced postponement of the Hundred is a missed chance for cricket to capitalise on the buzz from last year's World Cup triumph.
With a new tournament, a fresh format and new city-based franchises, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) was aiming to attract a brand new audience to the overall game.
England, with Roy in the side, defeated New Zealand this past year in an unforgettable Lord's final that captivated the host country.
But COVID-19 has forced a year's delay, with the ECB keen in order to avoid empty grounds and absent overseas stars diluting the inaugural edition.
Roy, a top-tier £125,000 ($157,000) pick by Oval Invincibles, understands your choice.
"It's an enormous shame that we will not be able get out in front of a home crowd again," he said. "It really is hugely disappointing but there are bigger things on the line.
"Obviously there was a huge incentive for the ECB, it was an enormous competition that they put lots of money into but it's only right that it be delayed until next year.
"You want the very best players coming over and right now they can not. Unfortunately that's just the way it is right now."
