Gifted batter Will Pucovski is struggling delayed concussion signs and has been dominated out of Victoria’s looming Sheffield Protect recreation.
Pucovski was struck on the helmet whereas batting in a second XI recreation on January 22 in Adelaide.
The 25-year-old was cleared of concussion on the time however might be sidelined for Victoria’s Protect recreation towards South Australia beginning Saturday.
“Will handed the related exams following the knock in Adelaide final week however has subsequently skilled signs over the next days,” Victoria’s head of male cricket David Hussey mentioned in a press release on Thursday.
“We have spoken to our medical workers and the recommendation is evident that he will not be capable of play this match.
“Whereas he is in in any other case good spirits, it is essential that Will focuses on recovering with the help of our broader crew.”
Pucovski, who performed one Take a look at in January 2021, has returned to cricket this summer time after struggling 11 concussions and taking go away for psychological well being causes in 2022.
Earlier than his return, the right-hander, broadly considered amongst Australia’s finest younger batters, had a yr out of the sport.
Pucovski has performed three Sheffield Protect matches this season, with a prime rating of 65 and likewise featured in a tour recreation for Victoria towards Pakistan.
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