West Indies debutant Jeremy Solozano’s Test career got off to a disastrous start on Sunday (November 21) when he was struck on the helmet while fielding during the opening day of the Test series against Sri Lanka and was taken to hospital for scans.

In an update at 5:53 am, Cricket West Indies reported that Solozano’s scans show no structural damage.

“He will be kept at the hospital overnight for observation,” CWI indicated via its official Facebook page, adding assurances to provide further news on the player’s condition from the medical team as soon as it becomes available.

The 26-year-old, who lay motionless for several minutes, had to be stretchered off the field after being struck by a pull shot from Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne.  The incident happened during the fourth delivery off-spinner Roston Chase’s over while the player was stationed at short-leg.

Shai Hope was brought in as the replacement after the injured player left the Galle International Stadium pitch.  Solozano was reportedly responsive while being taken to the hospital and is currently undergoing scans.

Solozano won his first Test cap after impressing selectors during the second intra-squad Best v Best match at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua with a 216-ball 74 and was the latest in a series of opening batsmen selected to partner West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite.

In a recent press conference prior to the start of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, CWI Chief Selector praised Solozano for his application, patience and composure. In recent series, Kieran Powell and John Campbell have shared the responsibility of opening the batting with mixed results.

Solozano represented the West Indies U19 team at the 2014 World Cup and has played for West Indies A team.