West Indies debutant Jeremy Solozano was on Sunday stretchered off and taken to a hospital after being hit on the head during the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. 

The incident occurred in the 24th over of the Sri Lankan innings bowled by Roston Chase. Solozano was fielding at short fine leg and was hit on the grill of his helmet by a pull shot played by Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne off the fourth delivery of the innings. 

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The 26-year-old Trinidadian collapsed on the ground immediately as his Windies teammates called for a stretcher to carry him off the field. After a brief examination by medical staff, Solozano was carried on the stretcher to an awaiting ambulance, which rushed him to a nearby hospital. 

According to reports, the rear part of his helmet came off after he was struck struck by the ball. However, he was consious and responsive before being taken to the hospital. 

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Watch the incident here:

Solzano received his maiden cap for the West Indies ahead of the toss, which Karunaratne won and elected to bat at the Galle International Stadium.

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Given the dry, turning track at the Galle International Stadium, both sides have included plenty of spin options. Sri Lanka have the left-arm spin duo of Lasith Embuldeniya and Praveen Jayawickrama. The home side can also call upon all-rounder Ramesh Mendis to try out his off spin. 

For the West Indies, left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican is being partnered by off-spin duo of Chase and Rahkeem Cornwall.  Shannon Gabriel and Jason Holder lead the pace attack. 

Sri Lanka are hosting the Caribbean side for two Test matches, both of which will be played in Galle. The first match is being played from November 21 to 25, with the second scheduled to be played from November 29 to December 3.