Jason Roy ruled out of Pakistan Vitality IT20s

England's Jason Roy has been ruled out of the Vitality IT20s against Pakistan after sustaining a left side strain.

The Surrey top-order batsman picked up the injury this week in the team’s preparation at Emirates Old Trafford and had a scan on Wednesday.

He will remain with the England set-up and will commence his rehabilitation programme looking ahead to the Australia white-ball series, which starts next month at The Ageas Bowl.

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Vitality IT20s

England v Pakistan:

1st IT20 v Pakistan: Friday 28 August at Emirates Old Trafford (6.00pm start) - Live on Sky Sports Cricket on air at 5.30pm.

2nd IT20 v Pakistan: Sunday 30 August at Emirates Old Trafford (2.15pm start) – Live on Sky Sports Cricket on air at 1.30pm, live on BBC One on air at 1.45pm.

3rd IT20 v Pakistan: Tuesday 1 September at Emirates Old Trafford (6.00pm start) - Live on Sky Sports Cricket on air at 5.30pm.

England v Australia:

1st IT20 v Australia: Friday 4 September at The Ageas Bowl (6.00pm start) – Live on Sky Sports Cricket on air at 5.30pm.

2nd IT20 v Australia: Sunday 6 September at The Ageas Bowl (2.15pm start) – Live on Sky Sports Cricket on air at 1.30pm, live on BBC Two on air at 1.45pm.

3rd IT20 v Australia: Tuesday 8 September at The Ageas Bowl (6.00pm start) - Live on Sky Sports Cricket on air at 5.30pm.