England's Jack Leach falls to the ground while fielding during the first Test against New Zealand.
The New Zealand team, which is touring England, is playing in a three-match Test series. The first Test is being played at Lord's Stadium in London yesterday. Batting first, New Zealand lost all their wickets for 132 runs.
Granthome was the highest run scorer with 42 not out. For England, James Anderson and Mattie Pots took 4 wickets each while Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad took 1 wicket each. Following this, England batted in their first innings.
The incident in which the England player was injured while fielding in this position has come as a shock. In it the ball went fast for a four and Jake Leach tried to block it. Then in the fall, he was hit in the neck and head. Following this, the medical team immediately treated Jack Leach on the field.
This was followed by a concussion test. Then Jack Leach was asked some questions. But Jack Leach remained silent for a few seconds without answering. Shocked, the team management immediately took him off the field.
The Board of Control for Cricket in England (BCCI) said in a statement: So he has been retired from this match. Pattison replaces him. Jake Leach will return to cricket soon, 'the England board said.
OTHER NEWS SHOTS
