RIP Phillip Hughes

[Black Diamond]

Such Devastating news http://www.skynews.com.au/news/top-stories/2014/11/27/cricketer-phillip-hughes-has-died.html?cid=BP_RSS_sn-topstories_1_cricketer-phillip-hughes-has-died_271114

Our hearts go out to all the families and friends, too young to leave this world doing what he loved.

RIP  mate

BD

[brickiematt]

RIP
We often believe our sportsmen to be invincible, and when a tragedy like this occurs it really hits home.
Thoughts go out also to Sean Abbott. He must feel awful.

[paceman]

Vale Phil Hughes.

Prayers to the Hughes family and also to Sean Abbott and his family.

A devastating tragedy.

[D4D]

RIP Phil, thoughts and prayers to all.

[wilson79]

Vale Phil Hughes.

Prayers to the Hughes family and also to Sean Abbott and his family.

A devastating tragedy.

X2

[Nick74]

Vale Phil Hughes.

Prayers to the Hughes family and also to Sean Abbott and his family.

A devastating tragedy.

x3

[ScottT]

Tragedy

[Nay-DMAX]

Such a tragic loss to the Hughes family all our thoughts are with you at such a tough time hopefully the media can give them and the rest of the cricketers a break to grieve. To Abbott take care of yourself mate reach out to people to help you. RIP Phil xox

[broncos11]

Unbelievable. I still can't believe it's happened. I'm wearing a helmet for the first time in my life this Saturday!! Thoughts go out to his family and also Sean Abbott.

[lino6]

3 days short of his 26th birthday, far to young to leave. Far too young for anyone.

Thoughts go out to the Hughes family.

And to Sean Abbott, stay strong. And please get some help if you need it.

[macca]

Unbelievable. I still can't believe it's happened. I'm wearing a helmet for the first time in my life this Saturday!! Thoughts go out to his family and also Sean Abbott.

Good idea broncos, unfortunately this one went in under the helmet just behind his ear

RIP Phil and as said by Nay-Dmax and Lino6 hope Sean Abbott gets all the help he needs

[D4D]

I just received this from Cricket AU

PHILLIP HUGHES | A MESSAGE FROM JAMES SUTHERLAND

Dear D4D,

It is my sad duty to inform you that a matter of hours ago Southern Redbacks batsman, Phillip Hughes passed away as a result of the injury he sustained at the Sydney Cricket Ground earlier this week.
The word tragedy gets used far too often in sport but this freak accident is now a real-life tragedy. Just shy of his 26th birthday, Phillip has been taken from us far too young.
As a cricketer, Phillip was an incredibly talented and dearly loved member of the Australian, South Australian and Adelaide Strikers squads and a former NSW representative. He also played county cricket in England and IPL in India. Without doubt he was a rising star whose best cricket was still ahead of him.
As a cricket community we mourn his loss and extend our deepest sympathies to Phillip's family, friends and team mates at this incredibly sad time, and of course to the Australian cricket family and the State Associations. We are thinking of you right now.
I'd like to thank you and the broader cricket community around the country for the wonderful show of support given to Phillip and his family. From social media to phone calls to our front desk, the support has been tremendous and I want to thank you on behalf of Australian cricket.
If you would like to pay your tribute to Phillip and his contribution to the game of cricket, you can do so here.
Phillip Joel Hughes played 26 Test matches for his country. He will be sadly missed and forever remembered.

Yours sincerely,

JAMES SUTHERLAND
Chief Executive Officer
Cricket Australia

[Mace]

63 NOT.

RIP.

[Mace]

Well done Dennis (another myswagger)

http://dennisdoescricket.com/63-not/

[macca]

Great tribute, thanks for the link Mace

[Nay-DMAX]

Great tribute, thanks for the link Mace

x2

[dales133]

Definatly feel terribly sorry for Sean abbot. Sad to see 2 young men and young familys devistated by a tragic accident. Rip phill

[Black Diamond]

Well done Dennis (another myswagger)

http://dennisdoescricket.com/63-not/

Thanks AL great read mate.

[mrdenn1s]

Thanks guys. Just thoughts that came to me on the train on the way home. Just my way of getting it out.

[macca]

Thanks guys. Just thoughts that came to me on the train on the way home. Just my way of getting it out.

Very moving tribute Dennis, you summed up what many were thinking, thank you very much

macca

[below sea level]

I heard Ian Healy give an interview where he argued that people should refer to "the bowler" when discussing to this incident, instead of actually naming Sean Abbott. The reason being that he's going to struggle with this for the rest of his life anyway, and being reminded of it all the time won't make it any easier. I thought it was a good idea, so shall be doing it from now on.

Rest in Peace, Phillip Hughes.

[lino6]

I heard Ian Healy give an interview where he argued that people should refer to "the bowler" when discussing to this incident, instead of actually naming Sean Abbott. The reason being that he's going to struggle with this for the rest of his life anyway, and being reminded of it all the time won't make it any easier. I thought it was a good idea, so shall be doing it from now on.

Rest in Peace, Phillip Hughes.

I agree. Actually, I think they shouldn't mention anything. Time to just call it an accident. Personally, I'd like to see the photos and footage removed from everything including the internet and media. The Hughes and Abbot families have enough reminders they don't need to be seeing it anymore.

[oldmate]

I agree. Actually, I think they shouldn't mention anything. Time to just call it an accident. Personally, I'd like to see the photos and footage removed from everything including the internet and media. The Hughes and Abbot families have enough reminders they don't need to be seeing it anymore.

Yep agreed.  It's just a horrific unexpected accident.

[Trailer Bloke]

RIP Phillip Hughes
Full support to Sean Abbott

[D4D]

Clarkes press conference
http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/michael-clarke-statement-on-phillip-hughes/story-fndpt0dy-1227139054039