Cricket World Cup 2019: Jason Roy knocks over umpire after completing century for England vs Bangladesh
WATCH: Roy was watching as his shot down to deep square leg was misfielded by Bangladesh and allowed to run through for four when he inadvertently knocked over umpire Joel Wilson
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Jason Roy completed an impressive century for England in the Cricket World Cup, before clattering into the umpire and knocking him to the ground.
Roy was watching as his shot down to deep square leg was misfielded by Bangladesh and allowed to run through for four when he inadvertently knocked over umpire Joel Wilson, who was backtracking away from his position behind the stumps.
Roy quickly helped Wilson up, who seemed to see the funny side, as did an entertained England team balcony in Cardiff. Ben Stokes and captain Eoin Morgan were among the players and staff seen laughing at their opener’s unfortunate incident.
After dusting himself down, Roy was then able to take a well-deserved moment to soak up the applause of the ground.
Roy’s century had put England in control of their third World Cup match after Jonny Bairstow had earlier fallen for 51.
Watch as Jason Roy takes out the umpire.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments