Jason Roy apologises after suffering facial injury in 'moment of stupidity'

Jason Roy has been ruled out of Surrey's crucial Vitality Blast game on Friday night due to a self-inflicted facial injury.

Roy suffered a blow to his face after throwing a bat in frustration following his dismissal in Surrey's victory against Hampshire on Wednesday night. The bat bounced and hit the 28-year-old.

Surrey are in Cardiff to face Glamorgan in their final T20 Blast group game, a match they need to win to stand any chance of progressing to the quarter-finals of the competition.

Michael Di Venuto's side will have to try and do so without the help of Roy, who admitted his embarrassment at the incident.

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"I'm extremely embarrassed and apologetic to my team-mates and fans for this moment of stupidity," Roy said.

"I want to apologise to Surrey as a club and all the members. Following my dismissal on Wednesday evening - I threw my bat into the ground purely out of self-frustration. It bounced, hit me, and as a result I sustained the injury.

"I've never been so motivated and so positive about my game, and I assure you I will learn from my mistake as I am my own biggest critic.

"In the meantime, I'll be doing all I can to support the team as we aim to finish the season successfully."

Roy will have further medical investigations as to the extent of the injury. Surrey begin a day-night County Championship fixture against Lancashire on Sunday.

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