Thread: Cricketer Phillip Hughes

Originally Posted by Eevo

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

Not the first time. I remember reading years ago about a mate of Jeff Thomson getting killed playing grade cricket when the ball hit him in the chest.
There was also an Indian one day player died in the 80's from getting hit in the head.
There's probably quite a few worldwide which we don't hear about because they weren't high profile players.

Originally Posted by d2dave

I think the difference between Hookes and Hughes is that Hookes had finished his career and although just as tragic, did not happen on the sporting field.

When I lived in Melbourne I religiously listened to 3AW's sports today show which had Hooksy and Gerard Healy as their two commentators.

Where I live now I can still pick up the show in summer, but it has never been the same since Hooksy is no longer with us.

I have just got home from having early Christmas drinks with "crash",(he is os for xmas soon) SWMBO picked me up, will collect car tomorrow,and below is a pic of what she has done while I was gone.

I am getting very emotional typing this. Probably the VB.

I just did a google search of Hookes out of interest and I came across this.

Phillip Hughes, David Hookes, Damien Oliver, cricket

If you are a cricket fan read it. My tears are now flowing.

G'day Dave, Mate that was an awesome post. That article was spot on and put things into context. Your tribute at home was a nice touch. Personally I think the test should go ahead,it has to. But only in due time. But that is easy for me to say,as I have not just lost a teammate and friend. The fact he got the his test recall is a very bittersweet feeling. But some of the reporting in the media has gone from respectful to outright rating hunting

The way this tragedy has effected the game is overwhelming. Both teams are clearly showing the emotion and sadness of his passing.

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As an retired cricketer I feel gutted. News items bring tears to my eyes. What a tragedy!

Originally Posted by jx2mad

As an retired cricketer I feel gutted. News items bring tears to my eyes. What a tragedy!

I hear you mate,I was watching Michael Clarke on Fox Sports news just before and I have to admit it got to me a bit

I heard Clarke on the wireless this morning doing a short speech and he really struggled to get through it.

The funeral service for Philip Hughes was a very respectful,touching but ultimately very sad occasion. The words spoken by his brother,sister,friends,cousin and also Michael Clarke were moving yet a uplifting account of a life well lived yet cut short. Cricket Australia and Channel 9 did a wonderful job with the service today. Cricketers from around the world paid their respects. RIP Philip Hughes,

Well said disco man, rip Phil Hughes