{"id":163017,"date":"2021-11-21T09:12:01","date_gmt":"2021-11-21T10:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=163017"},"modified":"2021-11-21T10:58:36","modified_gmt":"2021-11-21T10:58:36","slug":"youngster-hospitalised-in-nightmare-test-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=163017","title":{"rendered":"Youngster hospitalised in nightmare Test debut"},"content":{"rendered":"

West Indies<\/a> youngster Jeremy Solozano has had a Test debut to forget after being sent to hospital after copping a blow to a head while fielding against Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred during the 24th over of Day 1 of the first Test<\/a> when Solozano was stationed at short-leg. <\/p>\n

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With spinner Roston Chase bowling, Sri Lankan skipper Dimuth Karunaratne unleashed a full-blooded pull shot right off a short-pitched delivery into the front of Solozano's helmet, causing the youngster to drop to the turf in distressing scenes.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old was stretchered off Galle International Stadium before being driven to a nearby hospital.<\/p>\n

\"Jeremy<\/p>\n

Solozano's condition was described as "stable" after the hit<\/a> and he is receiving further observation and treatment.<\/p>\n

Under the ICC's concussion laws, the West Indies are able to substitute a player in place of Solozano.<\/p>\n

The Trinidadian native was drafted into the West Indies squad after 40 first class matches, where he scored 1686 runs and two centuries.<\/p>\n

News of Solozano's head knock caused widespread tributes from the cricket world as fans sent their well-wishes to the debutant.<\/p>\n

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