Jack Leach suffered a concussion whilst fielding in the series-opening Test against New Zealand at Lordโs 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 As per concussion guidelines, he has been withdrawn from this Test.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 As per concussion guidelines, he has been withdrawn from this Test.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.
As per concussion guidelines, he has been withdrawn from this Test.
We will confirm a concussion replacement in due course.
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โ England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 2, 2022
Jack Leach hit his head after making a diving stop in the field earlier and has been withdrawn from the match after showing signs of concussion.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
โ Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) June 2, 2022
