Phil Hughes injured...........dies.

[Deeks]

Phil Hughes of Aussie,  hit in the head with a bouncer. They say he is  in critical condition.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/cricket/30189764

[davyjenny1]

Sad and a very unfortunate situation.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/story/802977.html

[weary1969]

Australia news

Phillip Hughes dies aged 25
ESPNcricinfo staff
November 27, 2014

Phillip Hughes has died as a result of the injuries he sustained when struck by a bouncer on Tuesday, Cricket Australia has confirmed.

In a statement released on Thursday afternoon, the Australia team doctor Peter 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."

More to follow

[kaliman2006]

This is a very tragic loss. My prayers and thoughts are with Phil Hughes' family.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/current/story/803649.html

[vb]

No words.

RIP Phil Hughes.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/story/803717.html

[rotatopoti3]

real sad day for cricket..and that young man

[Michael-j]

Really tragic news. RIP Mr. Hughes.

Spare a thought for the bowler though; I can't imagine the guilt that's consuming him right now...Tragic all'round..

[weary1969]

Really tragic news. RIP Mr. Hughes.

Spare a thought for the bowler though; I can't imagine the guilt that's consuming him right now...Tragic all'round..

CO-SIGNNNNN

[Deeks]

Condolences to his family and to the Aussies. Did not know him well until this incident. We certainly can't life for granted. God Bless. RIP!!!

[Sando prince]

tragic smh

[vb]

Hughes, 63 not out forever




Story Created: Dec 1, 2014 at 8:45 PM ECT 

(Story Updated: Dec 1, 2014 at 8:45 PM ECT  )


Cricket Australia has amended the scorecard from Phillip Hughes’ final innings in the wake of his tragic death. Batting for South Australia, Hughes was on 63 when he was hit on the neck by a ball in a Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket Ground last Tuesday and collapsed, with the scorecard saying he had retired hurt.


He died two days later and social media trends soon turned to declaring Hughes as being “63 not out forever”. Cricket Australia has now moved to reflect that in its official records.


“It might seem like a little thing, but it’s an important distinction,” said Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland. “Phillip will forever remain 63 not out.”


Sutherland’s gesture came in the wake of Australia captain Michael Clarke paying a personal and heartfelt tribute to his “little brother” Hughes on Sunday, on what would have been his 26th birthday