There is fresh hope that Will Pucovski could be fit for the start of the Ashes series despite suffering yet another concussion in a net session last week.
The 23-year-old has been concussed up to 10 separate occasions, with the latest head knock sparking concerns about his long-term future and playing career.
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However, Cricket Victoria general manager Shaun Graf said the right-hander was “fine”, raising hopes that he could yet be right for the first Ashes Test on December 8.
“It wasn’t a major concussion of any sort but he did get a hit, so the protocols were put in place and they do show that he has a slight concussion,” he told SEN Radio.
“He feels good in himself, he had some headaches but that seems to have dissipated by now.
“We’re very hopeful by next week or so that he’ll be back at training and away we go.”
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Graf added that another concussion to Pucovski was “definitely not a major setback”.
“When he does cop a knock, he had a different reaction to a lot of other people because of the amount of concussions he’s had,” he said.
“So, we’re taking a more conservative approach to make sure everything is alright, the last thing we want to expose him as we lead into the season.”
“I think he’ll be fine, we’re very hopeful that he’ll still be available for Victoria’s first game, which could be before the end of the month.
“It’s a wait and see, obviously we’re guided by medical opinion, but certainly from our discussions and the way our medical staff feel is that he should be hopefully available.
“And if he is available, he can hopefully put a big score on the board and force his way into the [Australian] side.”