Vale Phillip Hughes - 1988 - 2014

[Chism]

One of the saddest days EVER for Australian sport of any code. It is gut wrenching watching the news right now with live footage from the hospital as family and mates of Phil console each other.


Terrible news and RIP mate.

Like others have mentioned lets not forget Sean Abbott as he needs a heap of support as well and words can not express what he is feeling right now. Who knows if he ever bowls a ball again.

 

[philreich]

I feel completely numb: it just seems too surreal to be fact. As for Sean Abbott, how can this poor lad return to the cricket field any time soon? I just feel so sorry for him - hopefully he'll have plenty of support around him, as he copes with this unspeakable tragedy.

RIP Phil.

 

[Colonial]

R.I.P
Absolutely gutted. Great cricketer just getting back in the game but a great young man as well. Unbelievable
Thoughts go to his family and friends, as well as Sean Abbott and his family

 

[Doss]

Now I feel absolutely horrible about my earlier posts, really do. I just hope everyone gives the family space. The media outside is an absolute disgrace. Leave the family alone.

Bygones are bygones. This puts it all in perspective in the most sickening manner imaginable.

 

[Tulip]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>For eternity the spirit of Cap No. 408 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPPhilHughes?src=hash">#RIPPhilHughes</a></p>&mdash; Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) <a href="">November 27, 2014</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[Aussie Assault]

So sad. RIP Phil.

 

[Halloween Jack]

This is ****ed. In the prime of his life. A freak accident.

RIP

 

[Adzam]

truly devastated by the news. What a horrible tragedy. Puts life into perspective

 

[western royboy]

I feel completely numb: it just seems too surreal to be fact. As for Sean Abbott, how can this poor lad return to the cricket field any time soon? I just feel so sorry for him - hopefully he'll have plenty of support around him, as he copes with this unspeakable tragedy.

RIP Phil.

I can't see how they can play a Test next week - I really can't - I understand the game must go on but there needs to be some space here.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Bygones are bygones. This puts it all in perspective in the most sickening manner imaginable.

Makes you really appreciate your family. They aren't around forever

 

[CourtzMajora]

Tragic.

R.I.P Phil.

 

[BluesMan]

Horrible feeling

 

[Ry009]

Awesome bloke by all accounts and taken way too young doing what he loved. Life really isn't fair eh.

RIP Hughsey.

 

[TN25]

RIP Phil Hughes.

I cannot imagine how Sean Abbott is feeling.

 

[mick06]

I can't see how they can play a Test next week - I really can't - I understand the game must go on but there needs to be some space here.

Horrible news, but i think it can. As a tribute to Phil and the game we love

 

[LukeParkerno1]

I can't see how they can play a Test next week - I really can't - I understand the game must go on but there needs to be some space here.

So how do you go about refunding people. I know we want to give them space, but we have to do what Phil would want. Isn't that the point. If the players are so heartbroken to a point of no return I agree, and maybe the tests until Boxing Day should be cancelled.

 

[Demonalke]

OMG.

Thoughts go out to his family, friends.

Feel sorry for Abbott so much.

RIP

 

[Ron]

I feel like crying.

 

[Showbags]

Horrible news, but i think it can. As a tribute to Phil and the game we love

If Davey Warner scores a hundred next week there won't be a dry eye in the country. Reminiscent of Lehman and David Hookes.

 

[Jcpdragonx]

i dont even watch cricket anymore and i feel sick and upset. rip and god bless.

 

[RisingPhoenix]

I am shocked, why couldn't it be myself that passed away instead?

RIP Phil

Easy there tiger.

Have a beer mate.

 

[Gibbsy]

This is the most poignant tweet I've seen all afternoon. It's got me crying again. Just horrible

 

[W.C. Fry]

Just a terrible freak accident.

RIP Phil.

 

[happy_eagle]

I cant see Mitch Johnson coming out wanting to bowl aggressive at 150kmh, let alone any bowler
Think the first test may be cancelled

 

[Tulip]

So how do you go about refunding people. I know we want to give them space, but we have to do what Phil would want. Isn't that the point. If the players are so heartbroken to a point of no return I agree, and maybe the tests until Boxing Day should be cancelled.

It wouldn't be that hard to refund them.

The players deserve a couple of weeks of space, and then I'm sure they'll be relishing the chance to honour their mate.

This is a reminder of the futility of the sport, but also the mortality out on the pitch.