Sheffield Shield: Will Pucovski seeks return
What's the story
20-year-old Will Pucovski, who was hit on the head by a bouncer from Sean Abbott in the Sheffield Shield at Melbourne Cricket Ground, is eyeing a return to the game after achieving full recovery. The batsman was injured in the match between Victoria and New South Wales and is constantly being monitored by the medical staff. He was substituted by Daniel Christian for Victoria.
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Video: Will Pucovski hit by a bouncer
A frightening flashback at Junction Oval today, when cricketer Sean Abbott bowled a bouncer reviving memories of Phillip Hughes' death in 2014. @coreynorris9 #9News pic.twitter.com/o4x0LV3T4i
— Nine News Melbourne (@9NewsMelb) March 4, 2018
Nasty blow
Pucovski hit on the head by a bouncer
The Victorian batsman was facing Sean Abbott at the MCG and in the second session of the day, the incident happened. Abbott bowled a bouncer in the 19th over of the Victorian innings and Pucovski tried to duck, but the ball hit the left side of his helmet. The medical staff escorted him out of the ground once he dropped down on his knees.
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Past incidents of Pucovski's concussion
The youngster suffered his third concussion of the summer. Last season, he was struck on the head while fielding. He was struck once again during the side's One Day campaign in October, followed by another incident in November 2017.
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Victoria announce Pucovski update
Update on Will Pucovski: pic.twitter.com/0w73PlaP9W
— Victoria Bushrangers (@bushrangers) March 4, 2018