Will Pucovski
Tipped as one of the next big thing in Australian cricket, Will Pucovski announced his retirement from cricket.
Will Pucovski Retires At 26: Six Cricketers Who Bid The Game Goodbye Too Early
Will Pucovski announced his retirement on Thursday after a series of concussions and head injury throughout his playing career. Here are six cricketers who too retired early in their careers
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Multiple Concussions
A series of concussions during his first-class career severely affected his mental health leading to his retirement.
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Test Debut
Pucovski made his Test debut against India in 2021 and scored a fifty. That remains his only international outing. He retires at 26. Check out six more names who retired early.
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Craig Kieswetter
The Man of the Match in the 2010 T20 World Cup final, Kieswetter was a top-order attacking batter-wicketkeeper who retired at just 27 due to an eye injury.
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Sarah Taylor
Regarded as one of the best wicket-keepers in the modern game, Sarah Taylor retired in 2019, aged just 30, citing anxiety and health issues.
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Ayesha Naseem
A budding star in Pakistan women's team, Ayesha Naseem retired at just 19 as she wanted to live her life according to the teachings of Islam.
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Tatenda Taibu
The youngest Test and ODI captain at his time, Tatenda Taibu was among Zimbabwe's best players when he retired at 29 because he wanted to work for church.
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Zulqarnain Haider
Midway through Pakistan's series against South Africa, Zulqarnain Haider fled to London and announced retirement citing threats from bookies. He was just 24 then.
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James Taylor
Part of England's 2015 World Cup squad, James Taylor had to retire after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition due to which he could not play.
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