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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Former Australia Batter Will Pucovski Retires at 27 Due to Concussion Concerns
Caption: Former Australia Batter Will Pucovski Retires at 27 Due to Concussion Concerns. Former Australian cricketer Will Pucovski has retired from professional cricket at 27, citing ongoing concussion concerns. Pucovski made one Test appearance, scoring 62 against India in Sydney in 2021, before a shoulder injury ended his series. Throughout his career, Pucovski suffered 12 known concussions, with the latest incident occurring in March 2024. In that match, Pucovski was hit by a bouncer from Riley Meredith while playing for Victoria against Tasmania. The batter described the after-effects from that incident as "scary," prompting his decision to retire. Pucovski expressed concern over the long-term impact of concussions, stating he did not want to risk further brain damage. Despite his early retirement, Pucovski emphasized that he still has many goals he wants to achieve in life. The 27-year-old said the change in his health, noticed by family and friends, was frightening. Pucovski’s retirement marks the end of a promising career, where he had hoped to play for another 15 years. After retiring, Pucovski has taken on the role of head coach at Melbourne Cricket Club, where he debuted in 2015. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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