Sam Harper still in hospital, Will Pucovski on sidelines as result of worrying head knocks
THE immediate playing future of two young Victorians remains up the air as both Sam Harper and Will Pucovski continue to recover from on-field head knocks.
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THE immediate playing future of two young Victorians remains up the air as both Sam Harper and Will Pucovski continue to recover from on-field head knocks.
Harper remains in an Adelaide hospital after being struck by the bat of South Australia’s Jake Lehmann while keeping wicket in the Sheffield Shiled clash last Saturday.
Initial scans cleared the 20-year of any brain bleeding or facial fractures but four days after the incident, he’s still showing symptoms of his blow and requires ongoing treatment in hospital.
“Sam is still exhibiting symptoms and has not fully recovered from the injury,” a Cricket Victoria spokesperson said.
“As such, he will remain in hospital in Adelaide so he can continue treatment and to be reviewed by specialists.”
His availability for Victoria’s next Shield clash, against Western Australia next Saturday, remains unclear.
Pucovski, who broke the run-scoring record at the Australian Under 19 championships last November will not be playing, and for some time as Victorian officials take a cautious approach with the 19-year-old.
He was struck on the head while fielding in his Shield debut earlier this month.
The teenager, regarded as a batting prodigy, withdrew from Wednesday’s Prime Minister’s XI game in Canberra and given he has a history of concussions he may be sidelined for weeks.
“Will is still recovering from the knock he sustained during the Shield match at the MCG,” the spokesperson said.
“At this stage he’ll need to continue to rest over the next couple of weeks. When ready, we expect him to return via club cricket and pending his progress, could be considered for involvement in Futures League fixtures.”
Originally published as Sam Harper still in hospital, Will Pucovski on sidelines as result of worrying head knocks
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