Young Australian Test opener Will Pucovski is all set to return to competitive cricket after being cleared by the Victorian medical panel following the latest concussion he suffered earlier this season.
Pucovski, 21, suffered his 11th concussion during a Sheffield Shield game for Victoria against South Australia, following which he was subbed out.
A statement from Cricket Victoria said that some of the concussions Pucovski suffered were not ‘true concussions’ due to the low level of trauma but ‘a form of either post-traumatic migraine or stress-related response’.
Cricket Victoria's Dr Trefor James said, "Will has made positive steps in his recovery from the injury in Adelaide. Given that he has made a full and relatively quick recovery and following the experts' diagnostic formulation, the panel was happy to support Will in his desire to continue playing."
"Concussion management is, by its nature, incredibly complex and I'd like to thank those on the panel who have provided their support and expertise to allow us to proactively support Will in managing his health and wellbeing." the doctor added.
Pucovski, who returned to competitive action with Premier and 2nd XI cricket, will come back to Shield cricket when Victoria takes on Western Australia at Perth from March 23.
The talented opener said he is 'really looking forward' to finishing the season.
"I'm really looking forward to finishing the season back in the squad. It was so worthwhile to meet with the panel and hear their views on my circumstances. Managing my health - physically and mentally - is something I have to live with moving forward and I'm really grateful for everyone's support at Cricket Victoria."
Victoria are leading the table in the 2021/22 Shield season and their fixture against Western Australia will decide the venue of the final, which is set to take place from March 31.