Australia's Justin Langer was taken to hospital concussed after being hit on the head by a bouncer in the third Test against South Africa on Saturday.
Fast bowler Makhaya Ntini bowled the first ball in Australia's first innings and the short delivery rose off the pitch to hit the left-handed Langer behind his right ear, causing "significant concussion".
Langer, playing in his 100th Test, received treatment on the field before retiring hurt.
"It appears that Justin sustained significant concussion," Australian media manager Philip Pope quoted team physiotherapist Alex Kountouri as saying.
"There was also a cut in the back of his head, and he received two stitches.
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Pope said Langer was able to walk from the dressing room to the ambulance that took him to hospital.
"The Australian team medical staff will continue to monitor his condition," Pope quoted Kountouri as saying.
Pope declined to comment on whether Langer would resume his innings. Langer was also felled on his Test debut by West Indies' Ian Bishop.
