Pucovski was felled by a bouncer from Kartik Tyagi the Australia A match against India at Drummoyne Oval in early December and was ruled out of contention for the first two Tests of the series. [1] He made his List A debut for Cricket Australia XI against Pakistan during their tour of Australia on 10 January 2017. “There was a rule no one was to come to the house while Will was batting,” he revealed. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. 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[13][14], In January 2019, he was named in Australia's Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka. But for dad Jan, Pucovski’s moment on the big stage meant he would have to fulfil a promise made more than a decade ago – getting a tattoo. [27] Pucovski had his baggy green cap presented to him by Andrew McDonald. ... "I remembered my dad … If he was there today, he would have seen me playing," said Mohammed Siraj. Pucovski said he believed the concussions and mental health issues were linked but he was proud about the amount of work he’d put into his mental health. I said: ‘Yeah of course I would, Will’. [16] 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. [19] In October 2020, in the third round of the 2020–21 Sheffield Shield season, Pucovski and Marcus Harris scored 486 runs for the first wicket in the match against South Australia, setting a new partnership record in the Sheffield Shield. [15] 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". [22], In November 2020, Pucovski was named in Australia's Test squad for their series against India. $150,000 worth of prizes up for grabs this AFL season, Higgins’ rape accused ‘harassed ex-housemate too’, Malan tipped to show India he's world No.1, Yadav, Kishan impress the great Tendulkar, Kohli inspires India to T20 series triumph, NSW out for 32 in Shield, Bird takes 7-18, NSW's 24-year WNCL grand final streak over. Vodafone Test Series v India. After months of waiting, the 22-year-old batting prodigy became the 460th player to play Test cricket for Australia on Thursday, scoring an … Pucovski's year 10 history exam took place on day one of the first Ashes Test in 2013. Mohammed Siraj to stay back in Australia despite father's death in India. "We had planned on bowling short balls to Will Pucovski" - Mohammed Siraj. “We say a lot of really dumb things to our kids when they are nine or 10 that you hope they forget or never come true,” Jan Pucovski told 7Sport. His father, Jan Pucovski, is a sports coordinator in a college in Brighton East. “Make sure you get the right number before you go to the tattooist,” Slater advised. Moving on to Will’s parents, his father’s name is Jan Pucovski, and his mother’s name is Jules Pucovski. “He was aged 10. Michael Slater had the number 356 etched onto … [21] The following match, he scored 202 runs in the first innings, becoming the first batsman since Dene Hills in the 1997–98 season to score consecutive double-hundreds in the Sheffield Shield. “A few of his mates assembled at the Brighton Hotel… we just sat down on the couch and tried to take it in as much as we could. Will actually mentioned, ‘What if I played Test cricket, Dad?’. [10] 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. The 20-year-old Victorian batsman has been picked in the 13-man squad that will take on Sri Lanka in the upcoming Test series. Will Pucovski has battled mental health and concussion which has kept him out of his first Baggy Green over the past three seasons despite an incredible first-class record. © West Australian Newspapers Limited 2020. [23] Pucovski suffered another concussion playing for Australia A in December 2020,[24] bringing the total to nine concussions before playing a single game for Australia. Credit: Getty. "[6], Pucovski completed school at Brighton Grammar School in 2015, and was captain of the school's First XI and a School Prefect. [4], Pucovski's father Ján, who moved from Serbia to Australia as a child, has Czechoslovakian roots. Will Pucovski was born on February 02, 1998, in Victoria, Australia. Channel 7 presenter Hamish McLachlan asked Pucovski before the Sydney Test what it would mean for him to make his debut. William Jan Pucovski (born 2 February 1998) is an Australian cricketer. Will Pucovski’s proud family watched on as the Aussie rising star scored a half century on debut against India. However, it is not known if he is a single child or has any siblings. Will Pucovski’s Test debut means his father Jan has to honour a pact made during the player’s childhood. [25][26] He made his Test debut for Australia on 7 January 2021, against India, scoring 62 in his maiden Test innings. Pucovski debuts, Head dropped as Australia bat first. "I remembered my dad during the national anthem, my dad always wanted me to play Test cricket. “It ended up being a long wait with all the rain as well, but it was very enjoyable.”. Will Pucovski Wiki Facts: Parents, Siblings & Birthday Pucovski is the only child of his parents – Jules and Jan. [28] However, during his debut, Pucovski suffered an injury to his shoulder that required reconstruction surgery which ruled him out of playing for six months. If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. Pucovski was set to debut two summers ago before taking his first of several mental health breaks from the game. 49 talking about this. Australia's Will Pucovski made his debut for Australia at the SCG in the third Test against India. Will Pucovski has long been touted as the future of Australian cricket. [7] He was awarded the Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year at the Allan Border Medal ceremony by Cricket Australia in 2019. Pucovski Snr admitted he was “paralysed” while his son came out to bat on day one of the Third Test. The next stroke was a push straight off mid-on, summing up the simplicity and compact that is a … Will Pucovski punches one off the back foot Getty Images He soon lost Warner, edging a booming drive to slip, and his first boundary was a top-edge hook but well away from the field. [3] Pucovski made his international debut for the Australia cricket team on 7 January 2021, in the third Test match of the series against India. Will Pucovski’s dad says he’s confident his son will be able to handle the pressure of playing cricket for Australia, despite his recent struggles. He lives in the city of Malvern, Victoria with his parents. [11] Totalling 243 not out, Pucovski became just the ninth player in Sheffield Shield history to score a double-century before his 21st birthday. Credit: AP. Will Pucovski got hit on the helmet by a short ball from Kartik Tyagi Getty Images. The revelation drew laughter from commentators Michael Slater and Ricky Ponting who reminisced about the time they went and got their Test cap numbers tattooed in Somerset. Pucovski's first-class debut came less than a month later and a maiden first-class century followed in 2018 - 188 against Queensland for Victoria. Tattoos and Test cap numbers have caused some dramas in the past for Australian cricketers. Pucovski reckons that his mind will be much more focused on the job this time around, rather than being distracted by the bright lights that follow the Australian team around the country. But for dad Jan, Pucovski’s moment on the big stage meant he would have to fulfil a promise made more than a decade ago – getting a tattoo. Australia is unlikely to risk handing Will Pucovski a Boxing Day Test debut as he continues his recovery from concussion, while Joe Burns avoids being added to the home side's injury list. Last Updated: 23rd December, 2020 09:44 IST Will Pucovski Recalls Funny First Memory Of Watching Steve Smith Bat As A Child Australian Test team hopeful, Will Pucovski recalled his first memory of Steve Smith and admitted that it was not one of adulation or awe, but instead, shock. FREE Footy Tipping is back for 2021! [20] Pucovski finished his innings on 255 not out, his highest score in first-class cricket. Be careful about the pacts you make with your kids. PTI 20-Nov-2020 Pucovski was well enough to walk off the field unaided. Will Pucovski’s proud family watched on as the Aussie rising star scored a half century on debut against India. About halfway through the exam, his teacher Robert Shaw, in his invigilation duties, sees Pucovski… “Me, you and Junior all went together… one of us walked out with the wrong number tattooed on us,” Ponting laughed. Will Pucovski's father, Jan, is no fan of body art, but he's off to get some ink after an agreement he made with his then 10-year-old son that they would both get a tattoo of his Test cap number should he make it all the way to the baggy green. … He said: ‘Dad, work out where it’s going’,” Jan laughed. “Dad and I had a deal from when I was about 10 that if I ever did play Test cricket that we’d both get a tattoo of my (cap) number,” Pucovski revealed. [5] Ján also played cricket, as a fast bowler, and was regarded as a "Caulfield legend. “I was stuck to the couch, I could not move mostly because I was paralysed with anticipation and nerves. India's bowlers believe bouncing Will Pucovski is the answer to stopping the young gun after he made 62 on Test debut for Australia at the SCG. Cricket prodigy Will Pucovski will take an indefinite break from competition to receive treatment for a mental health-related illness. Siraj won't return for the last rites in Hyderabad due to quarantine protocols. “He remembered a couple of days ago. Pucovski's head knock brought Australia A captain Travis Head to the crease for the final 15 balls of the match. [8], In the 2016-17 Under 19 National Championships, Pucovski scored four consecutive hundreds on his way to being named Player of the Championship and totalling 650 runs from eight innings, breaking the long-standing runs record held by Queensland’s Jerry Cassel (568) since 1993-94. Langer noted that he too had sought affirmation from Pucovski that he was 100% willing and eager to play, with Australia likely facing the need to win both of the remaining Tests of the series to regain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy held by India since 2017. His father is a Serbian with Czechoslovakian roots, who migrated to Australia at the age of seven. Will Pucovski's father, Jan, is no fan of body art, but he's off to get some ink after an agreement he made with his then 10-year-old son that they would both get a tattoo of his Test cap number should he make it all the way to the baggy green. [17][18], Ahead of the 2019–20 Marsh One-Day Cup, Pucovski was named as one of the six cricketers to watch during the tournament. [9], In March 2018, he suffered a second concussion from bouncers in two years, the second of which was bowled by Sean Abbott. Pucovski, who is growing a blond moustache as part of Movember in support of men’s health, said he was sceptical when his dad first raised the … To comment on this story and join the conversation, subscribe to The West Australian’s Everyday Digital package. "Dad and I had a deal from when I was about 10 that if I ever did play Test cricket we'd both get a tattoo of my number, so we'll see if we actually go through with that or not," Pucovski said on SEN. Watch Australia v India Test Series Live & Ad-Break Free During Play with the Fox Cricket commentary team. (He asked) ‘Would you get (my Test number)’. “We had a conversation one day about tattoos and I wasn’t a big fan of them. Will Pucovski raises his bat for his half-century on debut. Pucovski's father Ján, who moved from Serbia to Australia as a child, has Czechoslovakian roots. Marcus Harris’s 16-month wait for a Test recall is over, with the opener locked in to replace the injured Will Pucovski in Australia’s XI for the series decider against India. [12] However, later the same month, he announced he would be taking a break from cricket due to a mental health-related illness. [2] He made his first-class debut for Victoria in the 2016–17 Sheffield Shield season on 1 February 2017. An elated Will Pucovski says he may have to honour a deal he made with his father over a decade ago now that he's made his Test debut. Mohammed Siraj could have got another wicket on the first day had Rishabh Pant held on to an easy catch. Ján also played cricket, as a fast bowler, and was regarded as a "Caulfield legend." Likewise, Will has already represented the Australia Under-19s team, Melbourne Cricket Club, Victoria Cricket, and Victoria Under-23s in his senior career. 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