England batsman Jason Roy slams 100 after spending sleepless night with hospitalised daughter

England batsman Jason Roy said that his century against Pakistan was "very emotional" after he spent a "rough morning" in the hospital with his baby daughter. The opener struck 114 from 89 balls as England claimed a tense three-wicket win in the fourth ODI at Trent Bridge.

Roy spent the entire Thursday night in the hospital and could only take two hours sleep before rushing to the ground ahead of the match. The cricketer showed no sign of fatigue while batting and also saved a six at the long off boundary while fielding.

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"This is a special one for me and my family," 28-year-old Roy told BBC Radio.

"We had to take my little one to hospital at 01:30 in the morning. I stayed there until 08:30 and came back for a couple of hours of sleep.

"I got to the ground just before warm-up and cracked on. It was a very emotional moment."

The century was his eighth in his one-day career and his second of the year, following his 123 against West Indies in February.

Roy was awarded man of the match for his 89 ball 114, which included 11 fours and four sixes.

The hosts England will begin their World Cup 2019 campaign against South Africa on May 30 at The Oval in London.