Phil Hughes reminder: Bouncer fells Victoria batsman Will Pucovski during Sheffield Shield

Sydney, March 4: In a chilling reminder of the tragic Phil Hughes incident, a rising star from Victoria, Will Pucovski, developed a concussion after suffering a blow to his head during domestic Sheffield Shield match on Sunday (March 4).

20-year-old Pucovski was hit on the helmet off a short-pitched delivery bowled by New South Wales seamer Sean Abbott. The youngster fell to his knees immediately after being hit by the ball but the batsman was able to rise and walk from the field with the support of the Cricket Victoria medical staff.

Cricket Victoria Doctor Trefor James said: "Will Pucovski remained at the ground following the incident and is being treated by Cricket Victoria's medical staff.

"Will has been ruled out of the remainder of the match and we will continue to monitor him over the coming days, and we can then determine a return to play plan for him."

Pucovski was replaced in the Victoria XI by allrounder Dan Christian.

Abbott, who bowled the bouncer that struck and killed Phillip Hughes in 2014, was left visibly distressed by the incident and took some time to compose himself as teammates rallied around.

Victoria captain Aaron Finch, who replaced the retired batsman at the crease, also went to Abbot to offer his support and encouragement, and the bowler saw out his over.

The incident happened in the 19th over of Victoria's second innings in a pivotal Shield match at the newly redeveloped Junction Oval and is the latest head knock in a worrying trend for the talented batsman.

The talented 20-year-old broke through for his maiden Sheffield Shield century last month against the ladder-leading Queensland Bulls, posting a marathon 188 before finally being dismissed.