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Will Pucovski Retires Hurt After Head Knock in Sheffield Shield Match
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Victorian cricketer Will Pucovski was forced to retire hurt during the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania at Bellerive Oval after being hit by a bouncer from fast bowler Riley Meredith.
Pucovski, facing his second ball, ducked into the rising delivery, resulting in a sickening blow to his helmet, leading to his collapse onto the turf.
Team medics rushed to his aid as Pucovski experienced severe discomfort, with the 26-year-old retching on the ground before walking off the field holding his head.
Retiring hurt for 0, Pucovski was replaced by teammate Peter Handscomb, with a concussion substitute in Campbell Kellaway stepping in for the remainder of the match.
The incident raised concerns for Pucovski’s well-being, given his history of concussion issues throughout his cricket career.
Pucovski, who made his international debut in 2021, has experienced several setbacks due to head injuries, including taking a break from cricket during the 2018/19 season for mental health reasons.
Continuing to battle mental health challenges and concussion issues, Pucovski’s career has been punctuated by periods of absence, despite showing promise as a future star of Australian cricket.
Victoria, chasing a target of 424 against Tasmania, found early success with opener Nic Maddison scoring his third century in as many matches, supported by Marcus Harris‘s strong performance at the crease.