Jack Leach suffered a concussion whilst fielding in the series-opening Test against New Zealand at Lord's in London. As per concussion guidelines, he has been withdrawn from this Test.
A statement from England Cricket read: Jack Leach has symptoms of concussion following his head injury whilst fielding. As per concussion guidelines, he has been withdrawn from this Test. We will confirm a concussion replacement in due course.
Leach fell akwardly while trying to protect a boundary in the first hour of the morning session and looked in severe discomfort. England have named Matt Parkinson as a concussion substitute for the injured Leach, as per Daily Mail.
Jack Leach has symptoms of concussion following his head injury whilst fielding.
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 2, 2022
As per concussion guidelines, he has been withdrawn from this Test.
We will confirm a concussion replacement in due course.
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Jack Leach hit his head after making a diving stop in the field earlier and has been withdrawn from the match after showing signs of concussion. pic.twitter.com/uDwGDLOjcG
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) June 2, 2022
