19 Facts About Will Pucovski

William Jan Pucovski was born on 2 February 1998 and is an Australian former cricketer.

Will Pucovski made his List A debut for Cricket Australia XI against Pakistan during their tour of Australia on 10 January 2017.

Will Pucovski played one Test match as the 460th cap for Australia, scoring a half-century 62 in his debut innings in 2021 against India and 10 in the second, before he suffered a shoulder injury whilst fielding that prevented further Test appearances.

Will Pucovski suffered from at least 13 known concussion injuries during his career along with mental health issues, and retired at age 27 in 2025.

Will Pucovski completed school at Brighton Grammar School in 2015, and was captain of the school's First XI and a school prefect.

Will Pucovski was awarded the Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year at the Allan Border Medal ceremony by Cricket Australia in 2019.

Will Pucovski was well enough to walk off the field unaided.

Will Pucovski finished his innings on 255 not out, his highest score in first-class cricket.

In November 2020, Will Pucovski was named in Australia's Test squad for their series against India.

Will Pucovski suffered another concussion playing for Australia A in December 2020, bringing the total to nine concussions before playing a single game for Australia.

Will Pucovski made his Test debut for Australia on 7 January 2021, against India, scoring 62 in his maiden Test innings.

Will Pucovski had his baggy green cap presented to him by Andrew McDonald.

However, during his debut, Will Pucovski suffered an injury to his shoulder that required reconstruction surgery which ruled him out of playing for six months.

In October 2022, Will Pucovski announced that he would be taking an indefinite leave from cricket.

Will Pucovski played his first five matches of the season without an issue, before being struck on the head in a Second XI match against South Australia on 22 January 2024.

Will Pucovski made a century in the match, his first since 2020 given all the interruptions his career had faced.

In September 2024, Will Pucovski was advised against continuing his cricket career following an assessment by a medical panel.

Will Pucovski remained contracted to Victoria while discussions over contract and injury compensation were held.

On 8 April 2025,13 months after his last cricket match, Will Pucovski announced his retirement from cricket, citing medical advice to not continue to play cricket due to his concussion history.