2024-08-30 06:36:16
Will Pukowski was called the future of Australian batting. He made his Test debut against India in early 2021. He scored 62 runs in the first innings of that match. Will has now retired from cricket due to injury. He was hit by the ball on the head repeatedly. This batsman, who has been hit by the ball on the head a dozen times, has announced his retirement at the age of 26. Will Pukowski is not the first cricketer whose career has ended due to injury. We tell you about 5 such names who had to retire from cricket due to injury.
Craig Kieswetter- England
England’s promising wicketkeeper-batsman Craig Kieswetter retired at the age of just 27. He was also the Man of the Match in the 2010 World T20 final. He suffered a serious eye injury while playing for Somerset in a county game against Northamptonshire.
Nathan Bracken – Australia
Which cricket fan does not know the name of Australia’s fast bowler Nathan Bracken? Bracken, who was the world’s number-1 ODI bowler in 2008, suffered a knee injury in 2009. After suffering from injury for about two years, Bracken announced his retirement in 2011.
Geoff Allott- New Zealand
Geoff Allott bowled brilliantly for New Zealand in the 1999 World Cup, taking 20 wickets. He was the second most successful bowler of the tournament. This left-arm fast bowler could not play for New Zealand after 2000. Allott retired in 2001 at the age of 29 due to persistent back injuries.
Woman Contractor – India
Nari Contractor, one of the most promising batsmen of Indian cricket, suffered a serious injury while playing a tour game against Barbados in 1962. His head was split open by a ball from Charlie Griffith. His life was in danger and he had to undergo several operations to get him out of danger. Contractor tried to make a comeback two years later but he never succeeded and had to retire.
James Taylor- England
England’s James Taylor retired in 2016 at the age of 26. Taylor was forced to retire from cricket due to a serious heart disease called arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. His average in first class cricket was 53. He also scored runs at an average of 42 in ODIs.