Spearman was concussed after being hit in the face (Getty)

Gloucestershire opener Craig Spearman will be sidelined for several days after being struck in the face during Tuesday's defeat by Northamptonshire.

He was hit by a rising ball from South African paceman Johannes van der Wath.

Team mentor Jack Russell told BBC Radio Bristol: "Craig will not be playing for a few days.

"The ball got lodged in the metal grille of his helmet and cut the bridge of his nose. Craig also has a black eye and suffered concussion."