Will Pucovski, once regarded as one of Australia’s most promising cricket talents, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of 27 due to persistent concussion-related health issues. Pucovski, who made his Test debut in 2021, was forced to step away after a career marred by at least 13 concussions, which caused debilitating symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, dizziness, and motion sickness.
The Victorian batter’s decision follows a particularly challenging year after his last concussion in March 2024 during a Sheffield Shield match. Struck on the helmet by a bouncer from Riley Meredith, Pucovski experienced prolonged symptoms that severely impacted his daily life. Despite efforts to recover and return to the game, medical advice strongly recommended he retire to avoid further brain damage.
Pucovski’s brief but notable career included scoring 62 runs in his only Test innings against India and achieving significant milestones in domestic cricket, such as consecutive double centuries in the Sheffield Shield. However, his potential was repeatedly curtailed by injuries and mental health struggles.
Will Pucovski Overall Stats
Here is a summary of Will Pucovski’s cricket statistics in a table format:
| Format | Matches | Runs | HS | Centuries | Fifties | Average |
| Test | 1 | 72 | 62 | 0 | 1 | 36.00 |
| First-Class | 36 | 2,350 | 255* | 7 | 9 | 45.19 |
| List A | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| T20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In announcing his retirement, Pucovski expressed that while it was a difficult decision, safeguarding his long-term health took precedence. He now plans to transition into commentary and coaching roles within cricket.
