Will Pucovski was Saturday ruled out of Australia's first Test against India after failing to sufficiently recover from a concussion, with Marcus Harris called up as his replacement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pucovski had been expected to make his debut and open the innings in Adelaide from December 17 alongside the out-of-form Joe Burns after David Warner was ruled out with an injured adductor muscle.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But the 22-year-old, who whacked back-to-back double centuries in the Sheffield Shield this season, was struck on the helmet during a warm-up match between India A and Australia A during the week.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Due to his history of concussion injuries, selectors are taking no chances.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Given the spate of injuries in recent weeks, we're fortunate to be able to bring a player of Marcus' calibre into the Test squad," said National Selector Trevor Hohns.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"At the same time, we are disappointed for David and Will that they will not be available for the first Test. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
"We have taken a conservative approach in managing Will since he sustained the concussion and hope he and David will be back to full health ahead of the Boxing Day Test."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Harris made his debut against India at Adelaide two years ago and has played nine Tests, but not since Australia retained the Ashes in England last year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He is back in the frame after scoring 355 runs at an average of 118.33 in two Shield matches this season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia are still sweating on the fitness of young allrounder Cameron Green, who was firming for a Test debut until he too suffered a blow to the head.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Cricket Australia team doctor Pip Inge late Friday said he had a mild concussion and was being monitored.<\/p>\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Will-Pucovski.jpg", "alt_img": "Will Pucovski ruled out, Marcus Harris called up to Australia Test squad", "alt_title": "Will Pucovski ruled out, Marcus Harris called up to Australia Test squad", "image1": "", "video": "", "seo_title": "Will Pucovski ruled out, Marcus Harris called up to Australia Test squad", "seo_desc": "Will Pucovski was Saturday ruled out of Australia's first Test against India after failing to sufficiently recover from a concussion, with Marcus Harris called up as his replacement. Pucovski had ", "seo_keywords": "India vs Australia, Marcus Harris, Will Pucovski", "tag": "", "tagging": "India vs Australia,Marcus Harris,Will Pucovski,", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": "0", "slug": "will-pucovski-ruled-out-marcus-harris-called-up-to-australia-test-squad", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": "0000-00-00", "ians_time": "00:00:00", "server_time": "0000-00-00 00:00:00", "trash": "0", "view_count": "1379", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2020-12-12 11:06:07", "updated": "2020-12-12 11:06:07", "img_from": "Image Credit: Twitter", "img_source": "", "schedule_publish": "0000-00-00 00:00:00", "news_keywords": "Will Pucovski, Marcus Harris, India vs Australia", "livescore_text": "", "livescore_link": "", "btn_text": "", "resend_feed": "0", "google_feed": "0", "read_more": "1", "posted_by": "1", "jio_date": "2020-12-12 11:06:07", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": "2020-12-12 11:06:07", "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/will-pucovski-ruled-out-marcus-harris-called-up-to-australia-test-squad-68429" }