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England vs New Zealand: Jack Leach withdrew from Lord’s Test due to injury on day one

June 2, 2022
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England v New Zealand, Lord’s Test: Jack Leach’s participation in the Test series opener came to an end early as the left-arm spinner was withdrawn after a head injury in the 6th over of the day.

ENG vs NZ: Jack Leach withdrew from Lord’s Test due to injury on day one (Reuters Photo)

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  • Leach suffered a head injury on the first day of the Lord’s Test
  • Leach awkwardly landed on his head while trying to save a range
  • England will name a concussion substitute for Leach

England spinner Jack Leach’s participation in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord’s came to an end early in the session after he suffered a head injury while fielding. Leach suffered an injury while trying to stop a boundary during the 6th over of the first innings after Kane Williamson opted to bat in a bright sunny London.

The England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed that Jack Leach will no longer take part in Tests after showing signs of injury post-injury. England said they would announce a concussion option soon.

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England Cricket said in a social media post: “Jack Leach has symptoms of a head injury following a head injury while fielding. As per concussion guidelines, he has been withdrawn from this Test. We are in due course.” Will confirm a concussion replacement.”

Leach awkwardly landed on his head while trying to save a boundary after Devon Conway hit a boundary off Stuart Broad. While the left-arm spinner managed to pull it off in time, he was in pain after the effort.

Leach was attended by physios from both the England and New Zealand camps as the game was delayed by a few minutes.

New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat but Williamson’s decision backfired as James Anderson dismissed openers Will Young and Tom Latham in his first 3 overs.

Debutant Matty Potts had a stellar start to his international career as he removed Kane Williamson in his first over after sending back Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell as New Zealand were reeling in at 36/6 after 22 overs.