Last Updated on 3 months by Charbel Coorey

Talented Australian batsman Will Pucovski will retire from all cricket at the age of just 26. According to a report by Nine News‘ Tom Morris, Pucovski has been forced to retire following a string of concussions.

Earlier this year, it was reported that an independent panel of experts would meet with Pucovski to discuss his future after his latest concussion in March. The panel has recommended he no longer plays cricket.

Speaking on Nine News, Morris said “My understanding is that an independent panel of experts recommended Pucovski retire three months ago, and all that’s left is for Cricket Victoria and his team to formalise that contractually.

“The news doesn’t come as a surprise to teammates of Pucovski who haven’t seen him at training all pre-season. In fact, he’s been travelling overseas.”

Pucovski has starred for Victoria, notably scoring consecutive double centuries in 2020. Soon after, he made his debut for Australia against India in January 2021, where he scored 62 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). He was then ruled out for six months after suffering a shoulder injury.

Pucovski will finish with 2,350 First Class runs at an average of 45.19 and a case of ‘what could have been’ at Test level. He was touted as a long-term opener for Australia, and he could have easily been the player to replace the now-retired David Warner.

However, health comes first. Pucovski’s retirement comes as no surprise. He has suffered 12 concussions, with six coming since 2018. The latest – against Tasmania in March – saw symptoms linger for up to six weeks.

One can hope Pucovski remains involved in cricket. He has made a strong impression as a commentator in the Big Bash League (BBL) for Channel 7.

We at CricBlog wish Pucovski all the very best for the future.