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[ppccopener]

indeed Topshot, it's a devastating loss probably because he was so young

i'm sure there is a few of us who have been hit in the head playing club cricket, I've had 2 thankfully no more than a fractured cheekbone and a split open eyebrow.
I know the helmet didn't(and could not of) saved Phil but everyone should be wearing them.Sometimes it's hot and you want to take it off and that's the time you could still get injured
Last time I got hit I promised my wife I would always wear a lid regardless of the weather,and I do now.
She asked me yesterday to go out a buy a new one but in this instance it's a complete freak accident.
I also feel for the bowler,the guilt must be terrible and could end his career. I hope he is able to resume cricket because there is no blame here for the bowler

very very sad situation indeed.

[Bats_Entertainment]

Maybe it's a new thread -and maybe be a discussion to be had when emotions are not so raw - but, in response to the poster above, I'd like to say that I'velong held the belief that you shouldn't be allowed to be allowed to bowl a bouncer in amateur cricket.

I have always felt that the laws in relation to dangerous bowling are very woolly.

If this isn't the time to be outspoken, I apologise.

[wcc]

http://www.cricket.com.au/video/adam-goldfinch-video-tribute-to-phillip-hughes/2014-11-28?autostart=true

Not sure if this has already been posted but this is a great tribute to the much loved Phillip Joel Hughes.

[Buzz]

loving the putoutyourbats # thing going on on twitter.

[PM7]

Wow, thats a great video and very emotional. I remember the hundreds and the excitement he brought with them . RIP Phil. This unfortunate tragedy has and will always have a massive impact on the world of cricket.

[lewis_faulds]

As one of my sporting icons, the news had me close to tears. I remember his Test maiden 100 and his Odi maiden 100 both excellent displays of talent and graft. I'm devastated but nothing compared to those who knew and loved him. Our thoughts must also go to Sean Abbott, who must feel the weight of the world on him right now although he can take no blame. A freak accident that 99.9/100 would've ended in a new helmet or a bit of blood - ended in the death of a great young man.
RIP Hughesy.

[Vic Nicholas]

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/michael-clarke-is-hurting-as-much-as-anyone-over-phillip-hughes-tragedy-20141127-11v9r0.html

I was hoping it was all a bad dream...but when I woke up this morning, my first thought was "Phil Hughes is gone".

It wasn't a bad dream...it is cold, hard reality.

I have damaged quadricep that was going to keep me out this week, but now I am playing because I wouldn't miss this round of matches for anything. I am going to prop up at 1st slip instead of my usual mid on/off and if I can't open, I will bat #11 if I have to.

Every game in every competition across Australia this weekend will be observing a minutes silence and be wearing black armbands. Also, I am going to texta 408 on one arm and 63no on the other.

The game will go on after all this....but it will never ever be quite the same.

63 Not Out Forever

[Vic Nicholas]

http://m.theaustralian.com.au/sport/opinion/forever-young-thats-how-well-remember-phillip-hughes/story-fnb58rpk-1227137609601?nk=b9ff9f262528c99dad694362aaa21d38

[skip1973]

Sydney grade cricket is off, there will be plenty more associations not playing as will with cricket NSW giving associations the choice of playing or not. I know throughout my club cricket is not high on the list of players at the moment.

[Vic Nicholas]

Sydney grade cricket is off, there will be plenty more associations not playing as will with cricket NSW giving associations the choice of playing or not. I know throughout my club cricket is not high on the list of players at the moment.

Training last night was like a wake.

No banter, hardly any smiles.

Very, very reflective and quiet.

Everyone was feeling numb.

[Jenko]

I imagine it will be like that playing Tomorrow Vic.

Grade cricket on in tamworth with a minutes silence and black armbands. We have games on Sunday as well so will be a sad weekend both days.

Still unbelieving of it all

[Vic Nicholas]

This was touching...

http://video.news.ninemsn.com.au/?uuid=3913839287001

[SOULMAN1012]

Can I honestly say I am in total shock that a man could lose his life playing a game he and we all love. I honestly have never thought about the consequences of the game I love and how dangerous cricket can be.

I for one will never walk out to bat without a lid on regardless of bowler, pitch, temp etc.

RIP to a fellow cricket lover.

[Vic Nicholas]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/phillip-hughes-death-the-random-cruelty-of-sport-leaves-cricket-stunned/story-e6frf3g3-1227138745759

[Bats_Entertainment]

Can I honestly say I am in total shock that a man could lose his life playing a game he and we all love. I honestly have never thought about the consequences of the game I love and how dangerous cricket can be.

I for one will never walk out to bat without a lid on regardless of bowler, pitch, temp etc.

RIP to a fellow cricket lover.

Philip Hughes got hit by a 90 mph bouncer. To compare your level of bravery to his is disrespectful. The game of cricket most of us play is not very dangerous at all.