Cricketing world paid tribute to the former Australia batsman Phillip Hughes on the eve of the five-year anniversary of his death after he was felled by a short-pitched delivery in a domestic first-class match.
Hughes died at the age of 25 after being struck by a bouncer while batting for South Australia in a Sheffield Shield match on November 25, 2014, against New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
He was wearing a helmet, but the ball struck him at an unprotected area just below his left ear. Hughes sustained a brain hemorrhage and died two days later without regaining consciousness at a nearby hospital.
Hughes played 25 Test matches and 24 one-day internationals for Australia. He also spent several years playing county cricket in England.
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke took to Instagram to remember one of his closest friends, saying: “Everyday I think of you, but this week more than ever. Wish you were here buddy.”
Forever in our hearts. #63notout pic.twitter.com/aI1TWoDivp
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) November 26, 2019
Miss you, Hughesy ❤️ #63notout pic.twitter.com/MJaYzvLd99
— Australian Cricketers' Association (@ACA_Players) November 26, 2019
Every time I step onto the field you’re always with me brother. Love you and miss you braz! 🙏🏻💙
#408 #64 #63NotOut pic.twitter.com/3Q52ttRO4C— Peter Siddle (@petersiddle403) November 26, 2019
Remembering Phillip Hughes who was taken too soon on this day in 2014.#63NotOutForever pic.twitter.com/8UHhvPvHBT
— ICC (@ICC) November 27, 2019
❤🖤 #63notout pic.twitter.com/95tWWR428I
— West End Redbacks (@WestEndRedbacks) November 26, 2019
https://twitter.com/Middlesex_CCC/status/1199600576780283904
It was a sad day for cricket when we lost a talent like #Philhughes .We miss you mate… #63notout #63NotOutForever https://t.co/4kkBW2Wx5p
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) November 27, 2019
💙 #63notout pic.twitter.com/a1vdQCMflk
— Adelaide Strikers (@StrikersBBL) November 26, 2019
Thoughts today are with Hughes family and the cricket family. An absolute beauty who remains vivid in all of our minds – he was special. #63notout
— Neroli Meadows (@Neroli_Meadows) November 26, 2019
Vale Phillip Hughes.. #63notout #Norman 😢 pic.twitter.com/srCMtN3cm6
— Dean Jones AM (@ProfDeano) November 25, 2019
Can’t believe it’s 5 years when my son and I joined the rest of the cricketing world shocked at the tragedy and put out our bats in honour & memory of Phil Hughes. A sublime talent, beloved son & brother and friend to all in the cricket family pic.twitter.com/zWtuD8BGQN
— Hon. Troy Grant (@troygrant) November 26, 2019
We remember you, Phil Hughes ✨#63NotOutForever pic.twitter.com/bsoEDYDEoz
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) November 27, 2019
Miss you bro #408 https://t.co/2ScN53azCp
— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) November 26, 2019
#63notoutforever #wemissyoubras https://t.co/3peCo41z3q
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) November 26, 2019
#63notout ❤️ https://t.co/FKYhyGLTN5
— Megan Schutt (@megan_schutt) November 27, 2019
5 years ago cricket lost Phil Hughes.
Taken too young, doing something he loved.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends & team mates. #63NotOutForever pic.twitter.com/2xLtN2Qqle
— Test Match Special (@bbctms) November 27, 2019
