Will Pucovski, a Victoria batter, suffered another head knock during a Sheffield Shield match, leading to his retirement hurt. This incident marks his 13th concussion, raising concerns about coaching staff decisions. Pucovski was struck by a Riley Meredith bouncer, prompting his early departure from the game. His absence resulted in concussion sub Campbell Kellaway coming in. The ongoing issue of head injuries in cricket has sparked debates over player safety and concussion protocols.
A Riley Meredith bouncer forced Will Pucovski to reitre hurt after a 2-ball stay 🤕 https://t.co/TcqPfT8uYg
Arguments over concussion protocol are an ongoing headache for football https://t.co/u3Ah4rDjQR
Cricket star suffers horror injury after bowl smashes into head raising fears luckless batsman will never play again https://t.co/CuhdGIoEcF https://t.co/CuhdGIoEcF
Sam Harper departs just as the Vics were looking dangerous. The wicket brings concussion sub Campbell Kellaway (in for Will Pucovski) to the middle #SheffieldShield https://t.co/VKevueOOGs
Will Pucovski, facing his second ball, was struck on the helmet by a Riley Meredith bouncer The Victoria batter has suffered multiple concussions throughout his career and last month returned from another spell on the sidelines 👉https://t.co/AqmW9ZJ2oZ https://t.co/hpHEwFAbgo
This is his 13th concussion. This is the result of a technical deficiency. It is a massive problem that it hasn't been corrected, and it is a huge indictment of the coaching staff in Cricket Australia that they keep letting him play. https://t.co/oFbdDKunSN
Will Pucovski's horrible run of head knocks has continued after the Victoria batter was forced to retire hurt in Hobart #SheffieldShield https://t.co/FagN1uPO6r
Luckless Victorian Will Pucovski, again hit by a short ball. He's gone off, retired hurt. Awful to see. @9NewsMelb https://t.co/sp1YtP5Owd
Nic Maddinson gets a life but this was a tough one for wicketkeeper Jake Doran, who was hit in the helmet on this stumping chance #SheffieldShield https://t.co/sYY1aDbcCv