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Steve Larkin

Pucovski cleared of concussion after head knock

Will Pucovski has retired hurt after being hit in the head in a Victorian second XI game. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Talented batter Will Pucovski has been cleared of concussion after being struck in the head and retiring hurt in a second XI game for Victoria.

He was struck on the helmet attempting a hook shot from South Australian paceman David Grant in the latest scare surrounding the 25-year-old.

Pucovski, who had made 42, has passed a concussion test and can continue batting in the fixture at Adelaide's Karen Rolton Oval on Monday.

"He will be monitored through the day and rest of the game," Cricket Victoria said in a statement.

Pucovski, who played one Test in January 2021, has returned to cricket this summer after suffering 11 concussions and taking leave for mental health reasons in 2022.

Before his return, the right hander, widely regarded as among Australia's best young batters, had a year out of cricket.

Pucovski has played three Sheffield Shield games this season, with a top score of 65.

He also featured in a tour game for Victoria against Pakistan.

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