RIP Phillip Hughes

[tinycowboy]

Shocking and extremely sad news. Desperately sad for his family and for Abbott, lives changed in a split second. What a tragic event.

 

[Badger]

A very sad day for cricket, you have to feel for Phil's family and for Abbott. A freak accident which thankfully is incredibly rare.

 

[Ex-Staffs Gull]

Really sad news. I haven't followed the news that closely. In what way did the ball hit him that a helmet did not offer sufficient protection?

As well as Hughes' family, it's hard to imagine what Abbott is going through. It might be very hard for him ever to bowl a bouncer again...

The ball was a standard bouncer sitting up to hit. Hughes went to pull, mistimed and the ball hit him on the left hand side at the back of the neck and base of skull (under the helmet). Apparently burst a major artery and flooded the skull with blood. He never regained consciousness.

 

[dazzer6666]

Just terrible. RIP and especially sorry for Abbott, just awful for him.

Just heard an interview on the radio with a CA Representative. He said the ball struck him behind the ear just below the helmet and damaged a major artery that instantly stopped the blood flow to his brain. His heart stopped almost immediately, he was resuscitated on the pitch, operated on to relieve the pressure and repair the artery but the damage was too great.

 

[Simster]

Good God that is truly awful.

 

[Mowgli37]

Terrible news. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

RIP Phil.

 

[glasfryn]

awful news
RIP Phil

 

[Hillian1]

Very sad news this morning.

Spare a thought for Sean Abbot, this young man will carry the memory that he bowled the ball that ended his friends life forever.

 

[Hiney]

Absolutely horrendous news.

Awful for his family and spare a thought for the bowler.

RIP

 

[Box of Frogs]

Was genuinely shocked and saddened to hear this when I woke this morning. RIP Phil and be strong Sean.

 

[martin tyler]

Sad news and a sad day for cricket. RIP Phil Hughes. Also spare a thought for the bowler abbott.

 

[Chinman3000]

Cant believe this news this morning. Never had a second thought that he wouldn't pull through. Truly tragic accident.

 

[Braggfan]

25 years old, just a kid really, doing something he enjoyed and was good at. I can't stop thinking about this this morning, just such sad sad news.

 

[jakarta]

Can't believe we won't be seeing him in the Ashes and playing for Australia for years to come.

Sounds like a totally freakish incident; Just the wrong place at the wrong time.

 

[pasty]

Woah, that is awful news. He was only playing cricket. Abbott must be feeling it hard.

RIP Phil.

 

[maltaseagull]

Very tragic news and feel for his family, but also spare a thought for Sean Abbott who was bowling. Imagine having that on your conscience?

They do need to look into helmet design.

 

[daveinprague]

Terrible. Thoughts with family, friends, and bowler.

 

[Grombleton]

Tragic news to wake up to - doing what you love and to an innocuous delivery.

My thoughts to Phil's family and to Sean Abbott too, hopefully everyone can rally around him and support him through this.

RIP Phil. Shame we won't see you complete that innings.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Very tragic news and feel for his family, but also spare a thought for Sean Abbott who was bowling. Imagine having that on your conscience?

They do need to look into helmet design.

Apparently he wasn't wearing the latest design in helmets. Accidents do happen and nothing can cover every eventuality. It was a tragic accident and I feel for his family, friends and team mates.

 

[dje shoreham]

Dreadful news - a really sad day for cricket. RIP