Weatherald substituted out after concussion incident during play
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 11:55 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Jake Weatherald was substituted out during a match on October 7 against Victoria after suffering a delayed concussion. The incident occurred when he collided with the boundary fence while fielding on the first day of the season at the Junction Oval. As the situation develops, further assessments of Weatherald's condition will determine his availability for upcoming matches.
- •Jake Weatherald hit his head while fielding on October 7
- •He was playing against Victoria at Junction Oval
- •Substituted out due to a delayed concussion
- •Further assessments are pending regarding his condition
- 11:55 PMESPNcricinfo — Weatherald subbed out with concussion after fielding incident
"Discarded Test opener suffered delayed concussion after hitting his head on the boundary fence while fielding on day one of the season at the Junction Oval in SA's clash with Victoria
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