Roy fights off bout of dizziness to floor Pakistan

SOUTHAMPTON, England: Most other cricketers would have opted to return to the dressing room. But England’s in-form opener Jason Roy fought off a serious bout of dizziness to hit a match-winning 65 and lead his team to a convincing victory in their first One-day International against Pakistan at Ageas Bowl on Wednesday night.

Roy required the assistance of a physio after almost fainting in the fourth over of England’s run chase.

Later Roy, who was named man-of-the-match, told reporters that low blood-sugar level could have been the reason behind the bout of dizziness.

Roy complained of a headache after running two with his opening partner, Alex Hales. He said it was not something he had experienced before but put it down to a hot day in the field and he was able to bat on for another 15 overs after taking on fluids.

“Not really, I’m not a doctor but it was a case of not having enough sugar on me, apparently,” he said when asked to explain what had happened. “I got a headache, felt a bit dizzy, got the doctor and physio on. Stayed calm, got my fluids on, got my sugar on, got away.

“I’ll just remember in future on a hot day to be mindful of that. I was able to get my bearings, settle and reset myself and just go again.”

“It was really pleasing to get a score like that, and it was pleasing too that we could knock off the runs,” Roy said. “Overall it was a great performance from the boys, we kept them below par, shame not to knock off the runs but we’ll take the win. I thought we were outstanding with the ball.”