ENGLAND international Jason Roy has revealed his “extreme embarrassment” after suffering a self-inflicted injury which ruled him out of the Vitality Blast on Saturday morning.

Roy missed his side’s do-or-die T20 match against Glamorgan in Cardiff with a mysterious injury he sustained playing for Surrey against Hampshire on Wednesday.

The 28-year-old, after being dismissed for a golden duck, threw his bat into the ground, before it bounced back and hit him in the face.

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Jason Roy after being dismissed for a golden duck, but moments before hitting himself in the face with his own bat. Source: Getty Images

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“I’m extremely embarrassed and apologetic to my teammates and fans for this moment of stupidity,” Roy said.

“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.”

His Surrey side required its third win in less than a week in order to progress to the competition’s quarter final stage.

To Roy’s fortune, his side still won in his absence, claiming a 24-run victory under the Duckworth-Lewis method.

Australia’s Aaron Finch was named man of the match after smashing 44 runs off just 16 balls for Surrey.

The nature of Roy’s injury - and how long he will be sidelined for - remains unclear, although it’s understood he’s due to undergo further medical examinations.