Cricket star suffers horror injury after ball smashes into head raising fears luckless batsman will never play again

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CRICKETER Will Pucovski suffered a horror injury as he was struck on the head by the ball.

The Aussie batter was in action as Victoria took on Hobart in a Sheffield Shield clash.

Luckless Victorian Will Pucovski, again hit by a short ball. He's gone off, retired hurt. Awful to see. @9NewsMelb pic.twitter.com/sp1YtP5Owd

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Will Pucovski was struck on the head by the ball[/caption]
 Will Pucovski of the Bushrangers is checked by medical staff after being struck by a delivery from Riley Meredith of the Tigers during the Sheffield Shield match between Tasmania and Victoria at Blundstone Arena, on March 03, 2024, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)The Aussie appeared to sustain another concussionGETTY
 Will Pucovski of the Bushrangers is checked by medical staff after being struck by a delivery from Riley Meredith of the Tigers during the Sheffield Shield match between Tasmania and Victoria at Blundstone Arena, on March 03, 2024, in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)He coughed violently after the injuryGETTY

Pucovski took to the crease for his second ball but it ended in disaster for the batsman who has been constantly in the wars.

He accidentally ducked into Riley Meredith’s delivery as he tried to get out the way of the bowl.

The ball smashed into the side of his helmet and Pucovski fell to the floor.

Players and medics rushed over to him so he could receive treatment.

Pucovski was on the deck for several minutes and was seen violently coughing.

The 26-year-old was eventually helped up but looked unsteady on his feet.

In a statement, Victoria said: “Will is currently in the hands of our medical professionals. We’ll look to provide an update in due course.”

He was replaced by back-up batter Campbell Kellaway.

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Pucovski has already suffered 11 concussions in his playing days.

And there are concerns that the latest blow could end the luckless star’s career.

He has made one Test appearance for Australia, against India in 2021.

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