Sunil Gavaskar gives injured Will Pucovski BIG warning ahead of pink-ball Test match

With much-anticipated Test series between India and Australia inching closer, excitement amongst fans is also increasing. A tooth and nail battle is likely, as both teams are expected to go all guns blazing. mind games have also started and Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar has reckoned that Indian bowlers will target opening batsman Will Pucovski. 

Will Pucovski concussion: Gavaskar feels Indian pacers could target player with bouncers 

22-year-old Will Pucovski is expected to open innings for Australia during India vs Australia pink ball Test in Adelaide if deemed fit. young batsman has had a hard time countering bouncers in past and also has a history of concussions. player was also visibly uncomfortable after being hit by Karthik Tyagi's sharp bouncer in first three-day warm-up match. 

After taking blow, batsman was down on his knees and had to ultimately walk back to pavilion. Moreover, he was also ruled out of subsequent tour match because of same. According to  Daily Telegraph, Sunil Gavaskar has stated that Indian fast bowlers will be eying to exploit batsman's woes against short-pitched deliveries. 

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Sunil Gavaskar is of opinion that if a particular player is t comfortable while facing a particular delivery, opposition is likely to target him with it as a part of ir game plan. cricketer-turned-commentator opined that if re was someone from Indian contingent who had a similar history, Australian bowlers also would t have shied away from bowling bouncers to him. He also mentioned how Will Pucovski's concussion history will t have any impact on Indian bowler's bowling plans. 

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As per Sunil Gavaskar, Mohammed Shami could emerge as vital cog in Indian pace battery. Gavaskar feels that due to 30-year-old's height, his bouncers usually skid off surface. Along with that, bowler also is kwn for his accuracy when it comes to bouncers, and it could prove to be difficult for Australian batsmen to cope with it. 

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Will Pucovski concussion: Will Pucovski injury update 

youngster's injury is more worrisome, as player has had dealt with eight concussions in past at such a young . After latest incident, player was eventually ruled out of second practice game between Australia A and India. Will Pucovski injury update was confirmed by team doctor John Orchard. 

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Australia A vs India live game

Ajinkya Rahane will lead Indian side in final three-day warm-up game in Sydney ahead of India vs Australia pink ball Test. practice game will also be a pink ball fixture, and visitors will be eyeing to make most of it. Fans in India can catch Australia A vs India live on Sony Six. live streaming of match will be available on cricket.com.au. At time of writing this report, Australia A were 42-1 in ir first innings. Indian side were bundled out for 194 earlier in day. 

Im source: AP