Will Pucovski

Will Pucovski
Personal information
Full nameWilliam Jan Pucovski
Born (1998-02-02) 2 February 1998 (age 21)
Malvern, Victoria, Australia
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm off break
RoleBatsman
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2017–Victoria (squad no. 10)
Career statistics
Competition FC LA
Matches 15 11
Runs scored 1,062 264
Batting average 46.17 29.33
100s/50s 4/3 1/1
Top score 243 137
Catches/stumpings 5/– 5/–
Source: Cricinfo, 2 April 2019

William Jan Pucovski (born 2 February 1998) is an Australian cricketer.[1] He made his List A debut for Cricket Australia XI against the Pakistanis during their tour of Australia on 10 January 2017.[2] He made his first-class debut for Victoria in the 2016–17 Sheffield Shield season on 1 February 2017.[3]

In March 2018, he suffered a second concussion from bouncers in two years, the second of which was bowled by Sean Abbott. Pucovski was well enough to walk off the field unaided.[4] In October 2018, he became only the second player representing Victoria in the Sheffield Shield, after Dean Jones, to hit a double century against the Western Australia cricket team at the WACA.[5] However, later the same month, he had to take a break from cricket, due to a mental health-related illness.[6][7]

In January 2019, he was named in Australia's Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka.[8] After being named in the squad for the Test series, Pucovski said that it's every kid's dream to play for their country, and that getting that opportunity was "just amazing".[9] However, he was not selected to play in either match during the series, and was released from the squad at the start of the Canberra Test, allowing him to continue to work on his mental health.[10][11]

Ahead of the 2019–20 Marsh One-Day Cup, Pucovski was named as one of the six cricketers to watch during the tournament.[12]

Personal life

Pucovski's father Jan, has Czechoslovakian roots,[13] migrated to Australia when he was seven years of age. Jan also played cricket, as a fast bowler, and was regarded as a "Caulfield legend."[14]

He was awarded the Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year at the Allan Border Medal ceremony by Cricket Australia in 2019.[15]

References

  1. ^ "Will Pucovski". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Pakistan tour of Australia, Tour Match: Cricket Australia XI v Pakistanis at Brisbane, Jan 10, 2017". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  3. ^ "Sheffield Shield, 16th Match: Victoria v New South Wales at Melbourne, Feb 1-4, 2017". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  4. ^ "Pucovski subbed out with fresh concussion". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  5. ^ "Young gun Pucovski doubles up at WACA". The West Australian. 17 October 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
  6. ^ "Young Victoria batsman Will Pucovski to take indefinite break from the game". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  7. ^ "Who is Will Pucovski?". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  8. ^ "Will Pucovski earns Australia call-up as Marshes and Handscomb dropped". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  9. ^ "Will Pucovski digests whirlwind Test call-up". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
  10. ^ "Pucovski opts out of Australia squad to work on mental health issues". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
  11. ^ "Australia release Will Pucovski from squad for mental health reasons". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 February 2019.
  12. ^ "Six players to watch in the Marsh One-Day Cup". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  13. ^ "Will Pucovski is on the cusp of great things". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
  14. ^ "Australia fast-track batting prodigy Will Pucovski included in Test squad for Sri Lanka series". Indian Express. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
  15. ^ https://www.cricketaustralia.com.au/about/awards-and-events/australian-cricket-awards

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