Pucovski has already been ruled out of Australia A's next tour match with India, but will remain with the squad.<\/p>\n
"Will experienced mild concussion symptoms but was able to leave the field unassisted," Cricket Australia's Chief Medical Officer, John Orchard, said in a statement.<\/p>\n
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"He was monitored in our medical room and was communicating freely with staff and teammates as well as family over the phone.<\/p>\n
"We will continue to monitor Will over the coming days and provide an update on his condition in due course. Will will remain with the Australia A squad but will not play in the three-day tour match against India at the SCG."<\/p>\n
Umpires and players rushed to his aid and thankfully Pucovski was able to gather himself and walk off to the Drummoyne Oval dressing rooms for further attention.<\/p>\n
Pucovski was considered likely to make his Test debut against India in Adelaide on December 17.<\/p>\n
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David Warner's groin injury will almost certainly sideline him for the pink ball, day-night Test, leaving Pucovski, Joe Burns and Marcus Harris to jostle for the two opening batting berths.<\/p>\n
Pucovski was on 23 when he retired hurt after making just one in the first innings.<\/p>\n
"It looked nasty, he went straight off and looked shaky," Mark Waugh said on Fox Cricket.<\/p>\n
"Let's just hope he's OK," Shane Warne added.<\/p>\n
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"Ninth time I think it is (concussions), for a young man hoping to make his Test debut."<\/p>\n
Pucovski has also taken long breaks from the game to focus on his mental health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n
After being named in the Test squad last month, Pucovski spoke with great maturity about the impact the concussions had on him – and the extensive research he had done on the topic.<\/p>\n
"A lot of medical advice has been suggesting that it can play a part in some other areas of your life," Pucovski said.<\/p>\n
"Obviously getting hit in the head a lot isn't ideal from a physical or mental perspective.<\/p>\n
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"It always helps to add reason to something or understand something a little bit better.<\/p>\n
"It was (about) understanding how the brain works and how multiple concussions can affect you.<\/p>\n
"But I feel like I've bounced back from concussions really well in the past.<\/p>\n
"I've done a lot of work in that space to try and make sure my processes are in a really good place and I've got a great support team around me."<\/p>\n
Adding to the selectors' concern, Burns failed again, bowled for a duck after making four in the first innings.<\/p>\n
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"I still think they'll go with Burns but his form is concerning," Brad Haddin said in commentary for Fox Cricket.<\/p>\n
"This certainly adds fuel to the conversation."<\/p>\n
The first tour match was drawn as Australia finished 1-52 in their second innings in pursit of 131 for victory.<\/p>\n
Cameron Green further pressed his claims for a Test debut, taking 2-12 from four impressive overs after striking an unbeaten 125 with the bat.<\/p>\n
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