Pomersbach takes hiatus from cricket to battle 'depression demons'

Former Australian batsman Luke Pomersbach has reportedly taken hiatus from cricket, as he cut off ties with domestic team Queensland Bulls, in order to battle mental health issues.

Pomersbach, who joined Queensland after a career with Western Australia, has reportedly been battling depression and said that he really appreciates all the help and support that he has received from Queensland Cricket over the past three years and especially over the past couple of months that led up to his difficult decision of leaving professional cricket.

According to News.com.au, Queensland Cricket Chief Executive Officer Geoff Cockerill said that the board fully supported Pomersbach's decision, adding the player's health is the number one priority in all of this and his doctor has advised him that at this point in time it is essential that he takes a complete break away from the day to day pressures and challenges of professional cricket.

Cockerill said that they appreciate the difficulties and challenges that Pomersbach is facing with his illness, adding that the most important thing is that the former Australian cricketer continues to receive the necessary treatment and has the best possible support available to him.

Cockerill further added that to end this, Queensland Cricket has put into place a number of measures to assist Pomersbach to fund the additional medical and other expenses associated with his ongoing treatment and recovery.