Australia batsman Will Pucovski will be taking an indefinite break from cricket for personal reasons, Cricket Australia announced on Thursday.
He will not be available for the upcoming Victoria Marsh Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania from Saturday.
Pucovski has previously taken sabbaticals for “mental well-being.” He has also battled numerous concussions and a lengthy rehabilitation from shoulder surgery in the wake of his Test debut against India in 2021.
The 24-year-old returned to Shield Cricket late last summer and has played two matches and a couple of Marsh One Day Cup games this season.
Cricket Victoria Cricket Performance General Manager Graham Manou did not elaborate on the reasons for Pucovski’s indefinite absence. However, he extended his support for him, saying, “The well-being of the players is always our top priority; We will continue to work with Will to make sure he gets the support and space he needs and welcome him back when he is ready.”
Pucovski has been struggling of late to get going at the top of the order, posting scores of 0, 9 and 37 in Shield and five in one day against WA.
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