Thread: Cricketer Phillip Hughes

Originally Posted by d2dave

The fact you don't follow cricket is probably why you don't understand.

This might sound strange but I reckon that had he been killed in a car accident, as tragic as that would also be, it would have been easier to digest.

Me being a cricket tragic, and I reckon that I am speaking for others here judging by the responses, the fact that he died doing his job, in a job that has a very good safety record, is why we are devastated.

Very well put Dave.

Originally Posted by d2dave

The fact you don't follow cricket is probably why you don't understand.

Possibly - but doubtful.

Originally Posted by p38arover

Possibly - but doubtful.

I would say that it a big reason - you're disassociated from it.

I went to the subcontinent on a tour in 04/05 and I met a very young Phillip at the cricket when he toured India as a NSW schoolboy on a CA youth scholarship. He was keeping wicket as a 15 year old. Other than our group and another one there were not many Aussies in the crowd. I spoke to him - he was talkative.

I love cricket, played it all my life and always took a interest in him and hoped he'd do well. When I heard the news he had passed today I felt sick, it rocked me as I fully expected him to come out of his coma. You're right, I don't know him but it's how I feel, everyone is different and I don't expect you to understand nor do I particularly care.

Originally Posted by disco man

Now we need to make sure this CANNOT happen again. A major redesign of helmets HAS to take place. Banning the bouncer is not the answer,making equipment safer is the way forward.

This was raised on the day that it happened, and even the manufacturer of the latest design helmet said it was doubtful that the new helmet would have made any difference.


The bottom line is that this was a terrible, unfortunate accident. It was nothing more. Any number of things could have been different, and the outcome totally different. But they didn't.

Sean Abbott needs peoples support at the moment, as there has been some doubt about whether he will ever bowl again.

to my knowledge, no one has died from bring hit by a ball in cricket before.

RIP Phillip Hughes

Sincere thoughts to Philip Hughes family, friends and the entire cricket fraternity at all levels.
Also thoughts with Sean and his family and friends.

No one is to blame for this incident, it is just so unfortunate that the ball where it hit compressed an artery apparently. Very freak and unfortuanate incident.

I had to tell my 14 yo when he got home from school (currently playing U17s). He is just devastated.

I personally dont like the bouncer, but it is legal and not sure it is the direct cause in itself and certainly the bowler IS NOT To Blame. The problem I have with the bouncer is it is intended to bounce up in front of the player, by coming up at their head, forcing them back and hitting the ball up. The bouncer is only allowed in A grade and professional cricket at no more than 1 an over. I know as a kid we used to practice this not relay knowing how dangerous it actually is, more so for injury to the face. If juniors bowl bouncers they can be suspended and at the very least a no ball and a reprimand.
From my understanding there have been 6 deaths from cricket balls world wide in professional cricket, the last I remember was a ball to the chest, so not a lot could stop that.

There are other helmet designs that have been put forward and considered. It is not an easy solution as bringing the helmet down the back of the neck can restrict movement and this can be more dangerous and a hindrance, but it needs to be looked at. The helmet is only a fairly recent protection toll, look at the days when one was not used and some of the injuries that did occur from bouncers and bodyline.

Like Dave our family are cricket tragics, especially my wife and son. My boy really wanted to go to the ODI last week but school on Friday and junior cricket on the Sunday meant we couldnt. He saw Philip play in the ashes in Perth and was so looking forward to the upcoming test and hoping Phil would be picked to play. Phill while relatively slipping under the radar was infact one of the best batsmen this country has ever seen.

Sad, sad day.

Originally Posted by CraigE

RIP Phillip Hughes

Sincere thoughts to Philip Hughes family, friends and the entire cricket fraternity at all levels.
Also thoughts with Sean and his family and friends.

No one is to blame for this incident, it is just so unfortunate that the ball where it hit compressed an artery apparently. Very freak and unfortuanate incident.

I had to tell my 14 yo when he got home from school (currently playing U17s). He is just devastated.

I personally dont like the bouncer, but it is legal and not sure it is the direct cause in itself and certainly the bowler IS NOT To Blame. The problem I have with the bouncer is it is intended to bounce up in front of the player, by coming up at their head, forcing them back and hitting the ball up. The bouncer is only allowed in A grade and professional cricket at no more than 1 an over. I know as a kid we used to practice this not relay knowing how dangerous it actually is, more so for injury to the face. If juniors bowl bouncers they can be suspended and at the very least a no ball and a reprimand.
From my understanding there have been 6 deaths from cricket balls world wide in professional cricket, the last I remember was a ball to the chest, so not a lot could stop that.

There are other helmet designs that have been put forward and considered. It is not an easy solution as bringing the helmet down the back of the neck can restrict movement and this can be more dangerous and a hindrance, but it needs to be looked at. The helmet is only a fairly recent protection toll, look at the days when one was not used and some of the injuries that did occur from bouncers and bodyline.

Like Dave our family are cricket tragics, especially my wife and son. My boy really wanted to go to the ODI last week but school on Friday and junior cricket on the Sunday meant we couldnt. He saw Philip play in the ashes in Perth and was so looking forward to the upcoming test and hoping Phil would be picked to play. Phill while relatively slipping under the radar was infact one of the best batsmen this country has ever seen.

Sad, sad day.

I started to get a bit emotional reading this. As you said a sad sad day.

It has been absolutely amazing how this incident has had an effect all around the World. My Wife is not a cricket follower, but she was a bit teary, and I had something in my eye. To see the Australian cricket team, as they actually are, a wonderful group of young, sensitive men, well, I have a new respect for the Australian side. And to see Indian, Pakistan, English, NZ, South African cricketers, and more, showing respect, and genuine regret. If there was a legacy to come out of this, I suggest Philip Hughes has united the cricketers of the World , like I haven't seen before. I struggle to find positives, but that's not a bad one. I can not begin to know how the young bowler feels. A tragic accident. Bob