Roy was named in a 15-man provisional squad last month but missed all four matches of the recent ODI series against New Zealand with back spasms and was yesterday dropped in favour of England young gun Harry Brook.
Brook will now be rested for the three-match series against Ireland that starts at Headingley on Wednesday, but Joe Root will be added to what is otherwise a second-string squad for that match as he continues his search for 50-over form.
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