The Australian side has been dealt a massive blow through the first-class game between them and India A. On the third and the last day of the match, India A pacer Kartik Tyagi extracted good bounce on the third ball of the third over of Australia A's second innings and caught Pucovski off-guard. The right-hander took his eyes off the ball and went for an unconvincing half-hearted hook shot but ended up getting hit on the helmet.
He went down in pain and dropped his bat onto the ground immediately after the blow. The team physiotherapist came out and took Pucovski out of the ground. In a good sign that he did not suffer any major trauma, the young opener remained on his feet and was able to walk.
Pucovski was certain to debut in the first Test of the upcoming series between Australia and India, starting December 18, in Adelaide. In case he gets ruled out due to a concussion following this blow on the head, it will be a major blow to the hosts’ chances with David Warner already under doubt due to an injury in his leg.
Earlier on the third day, the India A side, under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane, declared their second innings on 189/9, giving a target of 131 runs to Australia A to win the three-day match. At the end, Australia A could bat only 15 overs and scored 52 runs as the match ended in a draw.
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