Xtra Time Web Desk: Australia’s rising star will miss the second warm up match against India ahead of the test series which starts at Adelaide from December 17. Pucovski, in line for a Test debut against India suffered a concussion after being struck on the helmet by pacer Kartik Tyagi during the warm-up game against India A here on Tuesday.
Considered a sure-shot selection for the series-opener, with David Warner ruled out owing to an injury,this will surely add worries to Australian camp. Pucovski was batting on 23 when he was hit on the helmet by a delivery from Tyagi in the 13th over of Australia A”s second innings.
“Will experienced mild concussion symptoms but was able to leave the field unassisted,” team doctor John Orchard said in a statement posted by ”cricket.com.au”.
“He was monitored in our medical room and was communicating freely with staff and teammates as well as family over the phone.
“Will will remain with the Australia A squad but will not play in the three-day tour match against India at the SCG,” he added.
Pucovski was hit on the front of his protective equipment and he fell to his knees, staying there for a few minutes before managing to walk off the field.
The 22-year-old opener was immediately attended to by the medical team even as he dropped the bat and remained on his hands and knees for a few minutes on the pitch.
“He”s up, around, communicating clearly,” Australia A fast bowler Mark Steketee said after stumps.
“The doc’s obviously going to keep an eye on him in over the next 24 hours. But he’s in the changerooms and seems pretty well so far,” he added.