Will Pucovski on Test debut: It was a pretty incredible experience

Australia opener Will Pucovski celebrates his half century at the SCG yesterday. Pic/PTI

It was just the kind of debut Will Pucovski was hoping for as the young Australian opener cherished incredible experience on Day One of the third Test during which he found Indian off-spinner R Ashwin the most unique bowler to face, here on Thursday.

Pucovski, 22, hit an impressive 62 after missing the first two Tests of the series due to concussion-related issues. He was hit on the head during the warm-up game ahead of the series-opener.

"It was a pretty incredible experience. It's meant everything to be honest, that I am putting in a lot of hard yards on and off the field, hopeful that this day would come and it was a special day," Pucovski said. Pucovski steadied the Australian ship along with Marnus Labuschange (67 not out), as the hosts ended Day One at 166 for two.

Pucovski singled out Ashwin, who he taught was challenging due to the variations he uses. "They [Indian bowlers] are all good. Playing your first game, I would say Ashwin, probably, is the one who is the most unique in a way. [Jasprit] Bumrah has his unique action but Ashwin just with his different variations and how he uses the same to sort of bowl. But yes his little-different variations, was something that I hadn't really experienced before, so that was quite challenging," said Pucovski.