Victorian first-class and Australian test cricketer Will Pucovski has announced his retirement from professional cricket after years of regular concussion injuries.

Speaking on SEN’s Whately, Pucovski announced the decision after a “really difficult year”.

“A lot of the symptoms haven’t really gone away which has made this decision come to a head,” he said.

“The medical panel recommended that I retire from professional cricket.”

The 27-year-old has suffered 13 known concussions through his career and said he still struggles with regular symptoms.

“The hard bit to come to terms with to a degree is I know what I was like before I suffered these concussions and I know what I’m like now,” he said.

“My family have noticed a bit of a difference in me and that part is quite scary and it’s quite scary for them too.”

Pucovski played 36 first-class games for Victoria, notching seven hundreds with a batting average of 45.19.

From a young age, Pucovski had aspirations to play cricket for his country.

“It had always been my dream … since I can remember to play for Australia.”

The Victorian achieved his dream in 2021, playing one test for Australia against India at the SCG, making a half-century in his first innings.

He will now move into a role as head coach of the Premier Men’s Program at the Melbourne Cricket Club, where he previously debuted in the 1st XI at the age of 16.

Photo: Pucovski interview, April 8.