<p>Melbourne: Former test batsman Will Pucovski has confirmed his retirement from cricket at the age of 27 as the Australian continues to battle concussion symptoms more than a year after being struck by a ball in a domestic match.</p><p>The Melbourne native was once seen as the future of Australian cricket as he made a half-century on his test debut against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2021.</p><p>It was to prove his only international match, though, as he suffered a shoulder injury in the field and was never able to break back into the squad due to repeated instances of concussion.</p><p>Pucovski confirmed to radio station <em>SEN</em> on Tuesday that he was still suffering symptoms more than a year after being hit in the helmet by a delivery from Tasmania fast bowler Riley Meredith in a Sheffield Shield match in Hobart.</p>.Djokovic to headline Laureus World Sports Awards.<p>"From there it's been a tough year, a lot of the symptoms didn't go away, which has led me to this decision," said the former Victoria number three, who has battled headaches, dizziness and lethargy.</p><p>"It's unfortunately gotten to a stage now where a year or so down the track (I am) still suffering, still don't really have the answers I have been looking for in terms of why I am still getting these symptoms, and it's come time to make this decision."</p><p>The setback he suffered against Tasmania was the 13th known instance of concussion over his career which began with huge promise as the right-hander racked up runs in Victoria's top order.</p><p>While on the cusp of playing test cricket, Pucovski withdrew himself from selection several times to manage mental health problems linked to concussion.</p><p>He told SEN he was still suffering from fatigue and with "things on his left side."</p><p>He said his next move would be in coaching with his local team, the Melbourne Cricket Club, which would help soften the blow of never playing again.</p><p>"I am 27 and hopefully I have a good life ahead of me ... I don't want to do any more damage to my brain," he said.</p>
<p>Melbourne: Former test batsman Will Pucovski has confirmed his retirement from cricket at the age of 27 as the Australian continues to battle concussion symptoms more than a year after being struck by a ball in a domestic match.</p><p>The Melbourne native was once seen as the future of Australian cricket as he made a half-century on his test debut against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2021.</p><p>It was to prove his only international match, though, as he suffered a shoulder injury in the field and was never able to break back into the squad due to repeated instances of concussion.</p><p>Pucovski confirmed to radio station <em>SEN</em> on Tuesday that he was still suffering symptoms more than a year after being hit in the helmet by a delivery from Tasmania fast bowler Riley Meredith in a Sheffield Shield match in Hobart.</p>.Djokovic to headline Laureus World Sports Awards.<p>"From there it's been a tough year, a lot of the symptoms didn't go away, which has led me to this decision," said the former Victoria number three, who has battled headaches, dizziness and lethargy.</p><p>"It's unfortunately gotten to a stage now where a year or so down the track (I am) still suffering, still don't really have the answers I have been looking for in terms of why I am still getting these symptoms, and it's come time to make this decision."</p><p>The setback he suffered against Tasmania was the 13th known instance of concussion over his career which began with huge promise as the right-hander racked up runs in Victoria's top order.</p><p>While on the cusp of playing test cricket, Pucovski withdrew himself from selection several times to manage mental health problems linked to concussion.</p><p>He told SEN he was still suffering from fatigue and with "things on his left side."</p><p>He said his next move would be in coaching with his local team, the Melbourne Cricket Club, which would help soften the blow of never playing again.</p><p>"I am 27 and hopefully I have a good life ahead of me ... I don't want to do any more damage to my brain," he said.</p>