The talented Victorian had long avoided the game’s shorter format in favor of focusing on the red ball to improve his future testing prospects
But the 22-year-old has decided now is the time to branch out and make his BBL debut
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« I am grateful to the Stars for giving me this opportunity to get involved in BBL, » said Pucovski
« It’s always an exciting competition and I look forward to learning more with senior players from all over Australia and abroad »
« Will is an exceptional young talent that has been talked about at the highest level for some time now, » he said
“Although he has spent the majority of his time so far in red ball cricket, we know he wants to continue to develop his game in all formats and we look forward to supporting him this season »
Pucovski is currently in Adelaide preparing for the Sheffield Shield with Victoria, who will play her season opener against South Australia on Friday
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The batsman has repeatedly taken time away from cricket to focus on his sanity, most notably when he was part of an Australian test team against Sri Lanka in early 2019
Meanwhile, the Stars are still recruiting for the upcoming season, with general manager Nick Cummins suggesting an international signing could be made « within the next fortnight »
England’s Jonny Bairstow has been linked to the Stars, while Pakistani speedy Haris Rauf is also tipped for a comeback
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World news – AU – Will Pucovski signs contract with BBL in career- first movement
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– Will Pucovski signs a BBL contract in career- first movement
– Pucovski signs up with Stars for his BBL debut
– Pucovski signs with Melbourne Stars
– Cricket: Rising star Will Pucovski signed a Big Bash contract to show off his batting skills
– Pucovski signs with Stars in BBL
