Post by Shireblogger on Nov 27, 2014 7:22:29 GMT 1
Shocking, and very sad, to read that Australian Test cricketer Phil Hughes died yesterday aged 25 of brain injuries, having been hit on the head by a ball 3 days ago.
Having made his international debut aged 20, he played 26 Tests and 25 ODIs. I was lucky enough to see this gritty player set a new 10th wicket Test record, with Ashton Agar, at Trent Bridge in 2013. He scored 5 international centuries during his career. He also played for Middlesex, Hampshire and Worcestershire.
It has been a dreadful year for high profile sportsmen suffering head injuries, with Michael Schumacher (skiing), Jules Bianchi (motor racing) and now Phil Hughes all grievously injured, despite wearing helmets. Hughes' death will have a devastating effect on many cricketers, especially those who were on the pitch when the incident took place.
RIP Phil Hughes
Having made his international debut aged 20, he played 26 Tests and 25 ODIs. I was lucky enough to see this gritty player set a new 10th wicket Test record, with Ashton Agar, at Trent Bridge in 2013. He scored 5 international centuries during his career. He also played for Middlesex, Hampshire and Worcestershire.
It has been a dreadful year for high profile sportsmen suffering head injuries, with Michael Schumacher (skiing), Jules Bianchi (motor racing) and now Phil Hughes all grievously injured, despite wearing helmets. Hughes' death will have a devastating effect on many cricketers, especially those who were on the pitch when the incident took place.
RIP Phil Hughes
