Will Pucovski, the 26-year-old Australian cricketer, has had his career abruptly ended due to persistent medical issues. The promising batter, who has faced a series of head injuries, was hit for the 13th time in March 2024, marking the end of his professional journey. This latest incident was the final blow in a series of head trauma that has plagued his career.
In 2022, a medical panel revealed that Pucovski’s concussions were not solely due to physical impacts but were also related to stress and trauma responses. Despite being a promising talent, having been inducted into the Australian Test Squad in January 2019 and playing his sole Test against India at the SCG, Pucovski’s career has faced significant hurdles.
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Cricket Victoria offered him a contract for the 2024/25 season, but it was contingent upon evaluation by a committee comprising representatives from Cricket Australia, Cricket Victoria, and independent medical experts.
According to a 9News report, the committee has decided against allowing Pucovski to continue playing professional cricket, forcing him into retirement at just 26.
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Throughout his career, Pucovski accumulated 2,350 runs at an average of 45.19 in 36 first-class matches, including seven centuries. Despite signing with the Melbourne Stars for the BBL in the 2020/21 season, he remains the only Australian international cricketer who has never played T20 cricket.
