Melbourne, Apr 8 (UNI) Australian batsman Will Pucovski on Tuesday announced his retirement from professional cricket, following a recommendation from a panel of medical experts.
The 27-year-old’s decision brings an end to a career marked by repeated concussions, which ultimately curtailed his promising journey at the top level.
The right-hander suffered several head knocks throughout his career, with the most recent incident occurring in March 2024 during a Sheffield Shield match. Pucovski was forced to retire hurt after being struck on the helmet, ruling him out for the remainder of the Australian summer and prompting him to withdraw from a contract with Leicestershire ahead of the 2024 English season.