- Suffered 13 known concussions across his career
- Formally retired earlier this week, health is his priority
- Channel 7 tipped to secure Will Pucovski’s services
Just days after retiring from professional cricket due to the after-effects of repeated concussions, Aussie star Will Pucovski is tipped to turn his attention to a career in television.
Pucovski, 27, who played one Test in 2021, is set to be courted by Channel 7, who are reportedly keen to have the former opening batsman on their books during their Big Bash coverage starting in December and potentially the five-Test series against England this summer.
Earlier this week, Pucovski told broadcaster Gerard Whateley on SEN Radio it was time to give cricket away, with long term health his priority.
‘I was struggling to get anything done. Even just walking around the house was a struggle,’ he said after being hit by a bouncer from paceman Riley Meredith in March of 2024.
‘My fiancé wasn’t happy because I couldn’t contribute to any of the chores. I was sleeping a lot.
‘I have spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to find answers. I have seen a heap of experts….but unfortunately it has got to the stage where I am still suffering.
Just days after retiring from cricket due to repeated concussions, Aussie star Will Pucovski is tipped to turn his attention to a career in television (pictured, with partner Emma)
Pucovski, 27, who played one Test in 2021 (pictured, at the SCG against India) is set to be courted by Channel 7, who are reportedly keen to have the former batsman on their books
Earlier this week, Pucovski told Gerard Whateley on SEN Radio it was time to give cricket away, with long term health his priority having suffered at least 13 known concussions
‘[To be honest] I don’t really have the answers. ‘Mental health is one part of it – that is related to the concussion stuff.
‘I suffer from fatigue. I am 27 and hopefully I have a good life ahead of me.’
The March 2024 incident during a Sheffield Shield match was the 13th known concussion of Pucovski’s sporting career, with ongoing issues including regular headaches, fatigue, motion sickness and dizzy spells.
Pucovski walks away from the sport with a first-class average of 45.19 which includes seven centuries and a highest score of 255 not out.
Only two months before his Test debut against India, he became the first player this century to score two consecutive double hundreds in the Sheffield Shield.
The batsman has endured multiple lengthy spells out of the game, but the last concussion he suffered meant his retirement was a mere formality.
He will also coach with the Melbourne Cricket Club and indicated if he has children, would happily be involved if they choose to play cricket.
Pucovski has engaged the services of a lawyer and is exploring the possibility of legal action, after Cricket Victoria confirming no compensation settlement is likely ahead of his state contract expiring in June.
