Former Test opener Will Pucovski retires from cricket at 27 due to concussions

Former Test opener Will Pucovski retires from cricket at 27 due to concussions
  • ‘I won’t be playing at any level again,’ says Victorian
  • Batter has suffered 13 known concussion during his career

He was the best of a generation, a sure thing to reach 100 Tests, until he wasn’t. Now former batting prodigy Will Pucovski has officially retired from cricket, admitting he is still suffering “scary” symptoms from repeated concussions.

The Victorian last played Sheffield Shield in March 2024, when he was hit on the helmet by a delivery from Tasmania speedster Riley Meredith. It was the 13th known concussion of his sporting career. Pucovski’s official announcement comes after a medical panel recommended he retire.

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