Will Pucovski Retires at 27 Due to Concussion – A Tragic End to a Promising Career
Australian cricketer Will Pucovski retires from professional cricket at 27 after recurring concussion issues. Explore his journey, early promise, and the challenges that ended his career too soon.
Will Pucovski Retires at 27 Due to Concussion – A Tragic End to a Promising Career
Pukowski, who gave up cricket at the age of 27 after suffering a concussion
Will Pukowski has given up on concussion. The 27-year-old Australian batsman has announced his retirement from cricket. Pukowski, who played his only Test match against India in 2021, announced his retirement, saying, "I don't want to let my brain get damaged anymore." The opener announced his retirement following the advice of doctors.
Will Pucovski who suffered from concussions or brain injuries after repeatedly hitting his head while playing cricket, had been out of the game since March 2024. Pukowski was hit in the head by a bouncer from Tasmania's Riley Meredith in the Sheffield Shield, Australia's domestic first-class tournament. Will Pucovski, who scored 62 runs on his Test debut, did not return to the field after suffering a major concussion.
Will Pucovski, who suffered repeated concussions, first experienced such a situation when he was playing football as a teenager. Pukowski, who was called up to the Australian state cricket team Victoria at the age of 18, has since made headlines again due to concussions.
Will Pucovski was emotional as he announced his retirement from cricket today, finally losing to his 'old enemy'. Will Pucovski told SEN Sports Radio, 'It was very difficult to return to professional sport when life was in doubt. The brain damage has already been done, I don't want to take any more risks.'
Will Pucovski also told SEN, 'I will not play cricket again. I have had a very difficult year. Now my simple message is, I will not play again at any level. (After the latest concussion) I had trouble doing anything for a couple of months. Even walking around the house was difficult. My fiancée was upset because I couldn't do any housework. I would just lie down and sleep.’
Will Pucovski who has suffered concussions not once or twice, but 13 times in his cricket career, then said, ‘After the last concussion, some symptoms remained. And that is why I was forced to take this decision. The first few months were horrible, but I am still not completely healed.’
Will Pucovski, who was forced to quit cricket, is going to marry his fiancée MK next Friday.
In a 7-year first-class career, Pukowski scored 2350 runs at an average of 45.19 in 36 matches. The highest score by an opener is 255 not out, with 7 centuries.
