Will Pucovski sues school over head injury that ended career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:33 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Former Australian Test cricketer Will Pucovski has filed a lawsuit against Brighton Grammar, alleging negligence related to a concussion suffered in 2014 during an Australian rules football training session. Pucovski retired from professional cricket in April 2025 at age 27 after experiencing 13 documented concussions. His lawyers argue the school failed to properly address his initial injury, which led to long-term health issues. Pucovski has said that the incident significantly altered his life and contributed to his later struggles in cricket, culminating in his last appearance for Victoria in March 2024 after a serious concussion. The case raises concerns about concussion management in youth sports.
- •Pucovski suffered 13 concussions during his career.
- •He retired from cricket in 2025 at age 27.
- •The lawsuit focuses on a concussion from 2014.
- •Pucovski played one Test for Australia against India in 2021.
- •The case raises awareness about concussion protocols for young athletes.
- 9:33 AMYahoo Sports — Former Australian Test cricketer forced to retire at 27 sues school for head injury in 2014; here's why
"Pucovski retired from professional cricket in April last year at the age of 27 after suffering 13 documented concussions during his career.
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