The Cricket Thread. - Page 280

**Roger Allott** · November 27th, 2014, 08:35 AM

I'm really stunned by Phil Hughes' death. Quite speechless. A damn good batsman and, from what I've seen and heard, a damn good bloke too.

After a period of shock, there's bound to be discussion of safety, much like Senna dying triggered various changes to Formula One. Change the structure of the ball to make it less hard but retain the same bounce and swing? Change the design of helmets?

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**Staffsyeoman** · November 27th, 2014, 09:21 AM

I was actually moved to tears for the poor man; I also hope there is someone looking after Sean Abbott. The burden he will carry to the end of his days. In the 70s when the Windies were at their fastest it used to sell newspapers speculating that this would happen, and it never did.

As a lifelong cricket fan this is the darkest day in the history of the game.

Hikarufan · November 27th, 2014, 09:41 AM

The impact of the ball split the artery in that part of his neck and the hospital has never seen this type of injury from a ball. Think there is only 1 other reported case in the world.

**JMCBSL** · November 27th, 2014, 09:57 AM

RIP Phillip, condolences to his family

Also feel for Sean Abbott, it will be hard for him to continue after this tragedy, he will need a lot of counseling.

Sam Loomis · November 27th, 2014, 09:59 AM

So sad and tragic,dying doing the thing that you love.R.I.P Phil.

marrow · November 27th, 2014, 10:29 AM

A very sad day down here in OZ. I recall listening on the national broadcaster, the ABC, his first test in South Africa in 2009 and then the second with a hundred in both innings. A really nice young lad who was making another comeback bid for the national side. R.I.P. Phil.

**victor meldrew** · November 27th, 2014, 11:34 AM

A sad day for cricket an even sadder one for the Hughes family.

God Bless

**rustler** · November 27th, 2014, 09:18 PM

A very sad day for the sport.

I am of course sad for the Hughes family, and their loss, and my thoughts go out to them, but particularly I am sad for Sean Abbot at this time. I do hope that he can find it within himself to continue.
Of course someone would say that this is what Phil Hughes would have wanted, and quite possibly Phil's sister has already said this to Sean, but I am absolutely certain that it is what he would have wanted.

I am deeply saddened for all those involved for their loss, and for the sport.

RIP Philip Hughes.

**rotobott** · November 27th, 2014, 09:58 PM

Very sad, but this is what fast bowlers have been threatening for decades, OK they never really wanted to knock your block off in reality, but if you keep trying to hit a batsman on the head one day it will go bad, and now it has, and not for the first time

**old alal** · November 28th, 2014, 12:28 PM

I've been up in the attic and put my old bat out for Phil. I also found an award I won for individual performance of the season once 76no, two catches, and 10 for 29. My award.....the match ball mounted on a piece of wood. I put that out as well, don't really know why.

Must have been a poor season.......

November 27th, 2014, 08:35 AM	#2791
Roger Allott Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 7,937 Thanks: 10,958 Thanked 155,910 Times in 8,000 Posts	I'm really stunned by Phil Hughes' death. Quite speechless. A damn good batsman and, from what I've seen and heard, a damn good bloke too. After a period of shock, there's bound to be discussion of safety, much like Senna dying triggered various changes to Formula One. Change the structure of the ball to make it less hard but retain the same bounce and swing? Change the design of helmets? . __________________ *If you don't want your beliefs ridiculed, don't have ridiculous beliefs.*

November 27th, 2014, 09:18 PM	#2798
rustler Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South of the North Pole Posts: 4,977 Thanks: 47,583 Thanked 84,563 Times in 4,955 Posts	A very sad day for the sport. I am of course sad for the Hughes family, and their loss, and my thoughts go out to them, but particularly I am sad for Sean Abbot at this time. I do hope that he can find it within himself to continue. Of course someone would say that this is what Phil Hughes would have wanted, and quite possibly Phil's sister has already said this to Sean, but I am absolutely certain that it is what he would have wanted. I am deeply saddened for all those involved for their loss, and for the sport. RIP Philip Hughes. __________________ "I think on-stage nudity is disgusting, shameful and damaging to all things American. But if I were 22 with a great body, it would be artistic, tasteful, patriotic and a progressive religious experience." - Shelley Winters Please read and follow To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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old alal Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,197 Thanks: 22,904 Thanked 35,082 Times in 3,165 Posts	I've been up in the attic and put my old bat out for Phil. I also found an award I won for individual performance of the season once 76no, two catches, and 10 for 29. My award.....the match ball mounted on a piece of wood. I put that out as well, don't really know why. Must have been a poor season....... __________________ Old alal's First Rule Of Breasts To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. When you've seen one pair of breasts.........you want to see every pair of breasts!

November 27th, 2014, 09:21 AM	#2792
Staffsyeoman Vintage Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,271 Thanks: 34,208 Thanked 26,795 Times in 2,162 Posts	I was actually moved to tears for the poor man; I also hope there is someone looking after Sean Abbott. The burden he will carry to the end of his days. In the 70s when the Windies were at their fastest it used to sell newspapers speculating that this would happen, and it never did. As a lifelong cricket fan this is the darkest day in the history of the game.

November 27th, 2014, 09:41 AM	#2793
Hikarufan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Down under Posts: 399 Thanks: 68 Thanked 4,201 Times in 395 Posts	The impact of the ball split the artery in that part of his neck and the hospital has never seen this type of injury from a ball. Think there is only 1 other reported case in the world.

November 27th, 2014, 09:57 AM	#2794
JMCBSL Vintage Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 647 Thanks: 8,318 Thanked 13,355 Times in 644 Posts	RIP Phillip, condolences to his family Also feel for Sean Abbott, it will be hard for him to continue after this tragedy, he will need a lot of counseling.

November 27th, 2014, 09:59 AM	#2795
Sam Loomis Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 1,505 Thanked 15 Times in 4 Posts	So sad and tragic,dying doing the thing that you love.R.I.P Phil.

November 27th, 2014, 10:29 AM	#2796
marrow Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 75 Thanks: 823 Thanked 885 Times in 73 Posts	A very sad day down here in OZ. I recall listening on the national broadcaster, the ABC, his first test in South Africa in 2009 and then the second with a hundred in both innings. A really nice young lad who was making another comeback bid for the national side. R.I.P. Phil.

November 27th, 2014, 11:34 AM	#2797
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,789 Thanks: 532,139 Thanked 180,402 Times in 15,777 Posts	A sad day for cricket an even sadder one for the Hughes family. God Bless

November 27th, 2014, 09:58 PM	#2799
rotobott Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 32,138 Thanks: 174,888 Thanked 635,222 Times in 31,459 Posts	Very sad, but this is what fast bowlers have been threatening for decades, OK they never really wanted to knock your block off in reality, but if you keep trying to hit a batsman on the head one day it will go bad, and now it has, and not for the first time