A bouncer from New South Wales quick Sean Abbott saw Victorian batsman Will Pucovski retire hurt in their Sheffield Shield clash at Junction Oval in Melbourne on Sunday.
Pucovski immediately went down requiring attention, leaving Abbott visibly distressed and no doubt bringing back memories from Phil Hughes' death.
The 20-year-old Victorian misjudged a short ball and was caught on the top of his helmet, crouching down before appearing to collapse as the fielding side came to his aid.
Abbott was the bowler that delivered the blow to Hughes that day in 2014 and was overcome with emotion in the aftermath of Sunday's incident.
Pucovski had to be helped from the ground after being treated for several minutes on the pitch.
The match was paused further as Abbott took a moment to compose himself before he was able to continue.
The Bushrangers were 2/64 in their second innings as they looked to build a winning lead after taking an 18-run advantage into second dig on day two.
Abbott had already claimed the wicket of Glenn Maxwell for 33.
Victoria captain Aaron Finch came to the crease following the incident with Pucovski later being subbed with concussion and replaced by Dan Christian.
The talented young batsman has already dealt with several head injuries in his fledgling career.
Back in November he was hit in the helmet while playing a Futures league match for Victoria, seeing him retire hurt with concussion.
Prior to that, he wore one on the lid in a JLT Cup match for the Bushrangers in October, that followed several other head knocks, most notably one on his Sheffield Shield debut.
Pucovski had six months out from any sporting activity after being knocked out while playing football in high school.
Fingers crossed this latest incident isn't too serious and the young star isn't kept out of action for too long.
Source: http://www.sportingnews.com/au/cric...shield-nsw-victoria/takwfpdit51o1rruy5i22fs54
Crazy, hope they are all alright.
Pucovski immediately went down requiring attention, leaving Abbott visibly distressed and no doubt bringing back memories from Phil Hughes' death.
The 20-year-old Victorian misjudged a short ball and was caught on the top of his helmet, crouching down before appearing to collapse as the fielding side came to his aid.
Abbott was the bowler that delivered the blow to Hughes that day in 2014 and was overcome with emotion in the aftermath of Sunday's incident.
Pucovski had to be helped from the ground after being treated for several minutes on the pitch.
The match was paused further as Abbott took a moment to compose himself before he was able to continue.
The Bushrangers were 2/64 in their second innings as they looked to build a winning lead after taking an 18-run advantage into second dig on day two.
Abbott had already claimed the wicket of Glenn Maxwell for 33.
Victoria captain Aaron Finch came to the crease following the incident with Pucovski later being subbed with concussion and replaced by Dan Christian.
The talented young batsman has already dealt with several head injuries in his fledgling career.
Back in November he was hit in the helmet while playing a Futures league match for Victoria, seeing him retire hurt with concussion.
Prior to that, he wore one on the lid in a JLT Cup match for the Bushrangers in October, that followed several other head knocks, most notably one on his Sheffield Shield debut.
Pucovski had six months out from any sporting activity after being knocked out while playing football in high school.
Fingers crossed this latest incident isn't too serious and the young star isn't kept out of action for too long.
Source: http://www.sportingnews.com/au/cric...shield-nsw-victoria/takwfpdit51o1rruy5i22fs54
Crazy, hope they are all alright.
