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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2014 5:20:30 GMT
Aussie cricketer Phil Hughes has died after being hit on the head by a ball. Shocking news.
Not sure how much most people would know about Hughes back home, but he was only 25. Birthday on Sunday actually. Hit on the head by a bouncer and they've turned the life support off today.
Apparently his family were in the crowd watching the game too.
RIP young man, horrible day for the sport.
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Post by king nothing on Nov 27, 2014 5:58:26 GMT
Sad news to wake up to. Thoughts go out to his family.
The maker of the helmet which he was wearing was on sky news saying its very difficult to get any protection around the area where he was struck as it would restrict movement. Tragic accident. Got to feel for the bowler as well, he must be devastated.
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Post by Jayrannasaurus on Nov 27, 2014 6:35:40 GMT
Truly sad news, he was a cracking player too.
R.I.P
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Post by rafael02 on Nov 27, 2014 6:59:24 GMT
Terribly sad day for cricket. A precious young life lost.
Rest in Peace Phil! Feel for Sean Abbott too.
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Post by CaajScot on Nov 27, 2014 7:19:58 GMT
Very sad news this. Too think that cricket now days they wear helmets yet years ago it was just a cap. The guy that bowled too him will be gutted. RIP Phil. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2014 8:35:44 GMT
Very sad news this. Too think that cricket now days they wear helmets yet years ago it was just a cap. The guy that bowled too him will be gutted. RIP Phil. Yeah I honestly feel for the bowler the most. That would be horrible. Who dies playing cricket? |
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Post by CaajScot on Nov 27, 2014 9:09:40 GMT
Very sad news this. Too think that cricket now days they wear helmets yet years ago it was just a cap. The guy that bowled too him will be gutted. RIP Phil. Yeah I honestly feel for the bowler the most. That would be horrible. Who dies playing cricket? They say that horse racing is the most dangerous sport in the world. According to doctors Phill's death was a freakish accident. Yahoo. Cricket - Doctors: 'Freakish accident' gave Hughes little chance of survival
The death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes was caused by a "freakish accident" that gave the 25-year-old international batsman little chance of survival, his doctors said on Thursday.uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/cricket-freakish-accident-gave-hughes-little-chance-survival-073251453--spt.html |
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Post by _ on Nov 27, 2014 9:32:39 GMT
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Post by Bestie on Nov 27, 2014 10:23:37 GMT
So much sadness. The guy is my age, which is chilling.
Thoughts have to be with the bowler, how the hell is he supposed to go on playing cricket and living his life the same way now? He is going to need so much support and personal strength to recover.
Worried about an over-reaction from the authorities too, that we'll see the Bouncer delivery banned or helmets turned into spacesuit-looking things so no part of the head or neck is exposed ever or something equally daft.
RIP Phil Hughes.
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Post by redcase on Nov 27, 2014 10:38:44 GMT
Devastating news this. The pure freakish nature of this accident makes it even more heartbreaking. The ball hit him on his head and burst an artery, causing a hemorrhage. Unbelievably sad incident. Poor lad Abbott. He was mates with Hughesy too. What he must be going through one cannot fathom. Very sad and dark day for the sport.
RIP Hughesy.
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Post by ZlattackRed on Nov 27, 2014 10:41:11 GMT
There have been cases of life threatening injuries when struck by a bouncer, but not a death until this tragedy happened. A guy called Raman Lamba died in a similar manner, while fielding at a close position (short fine leg). The batsman hit the ball straight into the temple.
And who would have thought that people can die while playing the Gentleman's game
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Post by Bestie on Nov 27, 2014 11:48:48 GMT
Actually really like this. Not David Warner (@notdavidwarner): Vale Phillip Hughes. Resumes play on 63 not out with a new batting partner.  |
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Post by NR7 on Nov 27, 2014 11:51:30 GMT
What a tragic loss. He was a top bloke by all accounts. RIP
Spare a thought for Abbott aswell. Forget cricket, will take a while to be even the same person again.
I'm with bestie. Hopefully a freakish accident doesn't outlaw bouncers altogether or wear some absurd suit. But now is not the time for debate. My thoughts and condolences with his family.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2014 12:06:08 GMT
So much sadness. The guy is my age, which is chilling. Thoughts have to be with the bowler, how the hell is he supposed to go on playing cricket and living his life the same way now? He is going to need so much support and personal strength to recover. Worried about an over-reaction from the authorities too, that we'll see the Bouncer delivery banned or helmets turned into spacesuit-looking things so no part of the head or neck is exposed ever or something equally daft. RIP Phil Hughes. Being that it happened in south Australia they will put traffic lights on the pitch and lower the speed limits. Too early? |
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Post by CaajScot on Nov 27, 2014 12:11:14 GMT
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