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Australian Cricket Batsman, Phil Hughes Dies. by debonairprinx(m): 8:11am On Nov 27, 2014 |
Australia Test batsman Phil Hughes, 25, has died in hospital, two days after being hit on the head by a delivery during a domestic match in Sydney. Australia team doctor Peter Brukner said he never regained consciousness. Hughes, who also played for Hampshire, Middlesex and Worcestershire, was struck by a short-pitched ball from Sean Abbott. "It's an understatement to say we're completely devastated," said Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland. "The word tragedy gets used too often in sport, but this freak accident is a real life tragedy." Australia captain Michael Clarke read out a statement on behalf of the Hughes family at a news conference. England team statement "Phil was admired and respected by all he played with and against and will never be forgotten by the cricket community." Speaking on behalf of parents Greg and Virginia, sister Megan and brother Jason, he said: "We're devastated by the loss of our much-loved son and brother, Phillip. It's been a very difficult few days. "We appreciate all the support we have received from family, friends, players, Cricket Australia and the general public. "Cricket was Phillip's life and we as a family shared that love of the game with him. We would like to thank all the medical and nursing staff at St Vincent's Hospital and Cricket New South Wales medical staff for their great efforts with Phillip. We love you." A clearly emotional Clarke then stood up and left the room. Hughes, batting for South Australia, collapsed face first on the ground after being hit by a bouncer from Abbott during a Sheffield Shield game against New South Wales. He had CPR and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation at the ground before being taken to St Vincent's Hospital, where he had a 90-minute operation to relieve pressure on his brain. In a statement, Brukner said: "It is my sad duty to inform you that a short time ago Phillip Hughes passed away. "He never regained consciousness following his injury on Tuesday. "He was not in pain before he passed and was surrounded by his family and close friends. "As a cricket community, we mourn his loss and extend our deepest sympathies to Phillip's family and friends at this incredibly sad time. "Cricket Australia kindly asks that the privacy of the Hughes family, players and staff be respected." Australian cricketers have been consoling each other at St Vincent's Hospital Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott paid tribute to the player, describing Hughes as "a young man living out his dreams". "His death is a very sad day for cricket and a heartbreaking day for his family. What happened has touched millions of Australians," he said. "For a young life to be cut short playing our national game seems a shocking aberration. He was loved, admired and respected by his team-mates and by legions of cricket fans." Australia coach Darren Lehmann tweeted: "RIP you little champ, we are all going to miss you! Love, prayers to all the Hughes family." Phil Hughes's career Tests 26 Innings 49 Runs 1,535 Highest score 160 Average 32.65 The England team also released a statement on Twitter, writing: "Our deepest sympathies go out to Phil Hughes' family, friends and team-mates at this incredibly sad time. "Phil was admired and respected by all he played with and against and will never be forgotten by the cricket community." Members of the Australian national team, including Clarke, visited Hughes in hospital, comforting the player's mother and sister. Hughes, who had played 26 Tests, made his Test debut at the age of 20 against South Africa in 2009. In only his second match, he became the youngest batsman to post two centuries in a single Test. He played county cricket for Hampshire, Middlesex and Worcestershire and shared in what was at the time a world record 10th-wicket partnership of 163 with Ashton Agar against England in the 2013 Ashes series. An emergency helicopter landed on the cricket ground as Phil Hughes was being treated m.bbc.com/sport/cricket/30219440 |
Re: Australian Cricket Batsman, Phil Hughes Dies. by GboyegaD(m): 8:42am On Nov 27, 2014 |
May his soul rest in peace. Though he didn't live too long but his short life made great impacts. |
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