Luke Pomersbach
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Source: ESPNcricinfo, 6 June 2014 |
Luke Anthony Pomersbach (born 28 September 1984) is a former Australian cricketer. He played mainly for Western Australia and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Citing mental health issues, he retired from the game in June 2014.[1]
Career
Pomersbach made his
Shortly after, he made his
Despite a suspension from the state side for drinking alcohol following a game against Queensland, Pomersbach was named in the Cricket Australia Chairman's XI to play in the annual
Pomersbach signed with Perth Scorchers in the 2011/12 Big Bash League,[7] but in October stood down from Western Australia and the Scorchers to deal with depression.[8]
He played for
Personal life and controversy
Pomersbach attended Yale Primary School and Kent Street Senior High School in Perth.[14]
In November 2007, Pomersbach and fellow Western Warrior Shaun Marsh were suspended from the state side for drinking alcohol following a game against Queensland.
On 9 August 2009, after two hit-and-run incidents, Pomersbach was arrested and charged by police with failing to stop, failing to accompany police, driving with a blood alcohol level in excess of .08, assaulting a public officer, obstructing police and escaping legal custody.[15] He pleaded guilty and was fined and had his driver's licence cancelled. The WACA responded by suspending him indefinitely. On 6 October 2009, Pomersbach was awarded an extraordinary driver's licence due to hardship using public transport.[16] He returned from his ban for Western Australia in January 2010.
Pomersbach first stood down from playing for Western Australia and the Perth Scorchers towards the end of 2011 to focus on his struggle with depression. He cited mental health issues as the reason for his retirement from cricket in 2014.
In May 2012, he was arrested and charged with molesting a woman and assaulting her fiancé after an incident at a hotel in India.[17][18] He was released on bail but had to surrender his passport.[19] The case was later settled out of court and the charges were dropped.[20]
He received press coverage in 2021 as a result of charges relating to stealing, aggravated burglary, and involvement with drugs.[21][22]
References
- ^ "Pomersbach quits due to mental health issues". ESPNcricinfo. 5 June 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
- ^ Miller, Andrew (9 December 2006). "Harmison still a concern for England". ESPNcricinfo.
- ^ "Full Scorecard of CA Chairman vs N Zealanders Tour Match 2007/08 - Score Report". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ Conn, Malcolm (12 December 2007). "Injury to Hodge is lucky for Luke". The Australian.
- ^ "Pomersbach gets the call". Cricket Australia. 11 December 2007.
- ^ "Lee wins Allan Border Medal". Fox Sports. 26 February 2008. Archived from the original on 17 May 2008. Retrieved 26 February 2008.
- ^ Katich signed by Perth Scorchers[permanent dead link] – cricket.com.au. Published 30 June 2011. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ^ Luke Pomersbach stands down from WA – watoday.com.au. Published 27 September 2011. Retrieved 2 October 2011.
- ^ List of IPL matches played by Luke Pomersbach
- ^ Pomersbach back after depression
- ^ "Big Bash League, 2012/13 / Records / Most runs".
- ^ Dorries, Ben (21 January 2013). "Luke Pomersbach tastes winning culture with Queensland cricket". The Courier-Mail.
- ^ "IPL auction: Mumbai Indian buy Ricky Ponting for Rs. 2.1 core". 3 February 2013.
- ^ "Luke ready for big stage". Southern Gazette. 22 January 2008. p. 74.
Batsman Luke Pomersbach became the first Kent St Senior High graduate to represent Australia in the Twenty-20 international at the WACA Ground last month.
- ^ Sapienza, Joseph (10 August 2009). "Cricketer charged with assault after chase through dunes". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 10 August 2009.
- ^ Cardy, Todd (6 October 2009). "Luke Pomersbach back on road". The Sunday Times.
- ^ "Luke Pomersbach gets interim bail". ESPNSTAR.com. 18 May 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
- ^ "Australian cricketer Pomersbach arrested on assault charges". Reuters India. 18 May 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
- ^ "Luke Pomersbach gets bail after court examines CCTV footage". 19 May 2012.
- ^ "IPL molestation row: Zohal Hamid reaches settlement with Luke Pomersbach, Sidhartha Mallya". The Times of India. New Delhi. 24 May 2012. Archived from the original on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
- ^ "Former cricket star Luke Pomersbach released on bail after being charged with aggravated burglary and stealing". The West Australian. 17 February 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ "Former Australian Batsman Luke Pomersbach Arrested On Drug And Burglary Charges". Cricket Addictor. 1 March 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2021.