Australia batter Will Pucovski will not be a part of Leicestershire for the County Championship 2024 season. The batter suffered the 13th concussion of his career, during a Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania. Leicestershire has announced that Pucovski will be unavailable for the start of the season. The club added that it is going to allow the Australian to focus on recovery from injury.
Will Pucovski pulls out of County Championship 2024 season
“It’s a huge shame to lose Will at this stage, but his health must come first,” Leicestershire director of cricket, Claude Henderson said.
“Given the proximity to the start of the English season, it has been agreed by all parties to allow him the necessary time to recover, and we want to wish Will all the best as he continues to recuperate in Australia.”
Concerns mount Over Will Pucovski future:
This incident raises fresh concerns about the 26-year-old’s future in the sport. Pucovski, considered a highly talented Australia Cricket Team player, has been plagued by concussions throughout his career, suffering three even before his first-class debut.
History of Concussions:
- Prior to his Test debut in 2021, Pucovski had suffered seven concussions, impacting his development and consistency.
- He managed only one Test against India, scoring 72 runs.
- In February 2022, he suffered his 11th concussion, followed by a mental health break in October of the same year.
Return and Recurring Issues: Will Pucovski
- Pucovski returned to cricket in October 2023 but faced another setback in January after experiencing concussion symptoms from a second XI match.
- Despite these challenges, he scored a brilliant 131 against New South Wales in February, his seventh first-class century.
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