Delhi: Australian fast bowler Sean Abbott could not control himself and tears welled up in his eyes on the 10th death anniversary of Phil Hughes. Tributes were paid to Phil Hughes before the start of the fourth day of the match being played between New South Wales and Tasmania at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
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Players from New South Wales and Tasmania observed a minute’s silence before the start of the game. During this, Abbott looked very emotional. Fellow players encouraged him by placing their hands on his shoulders. On 25 November 2014, Hughes died when Abbott’s bouncer hit him on the head during a Sheffield Shield match at the SCG.
10 years ago, 25-year-old Phil Hughes tried a hook shot on Abbott’s bouncer, but the ball hit his head. Despite wearing a helmet, he was seriously injured and fell on the field. He was immediately taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, where he underwent surgery. However, he went into coma and remained admitted in the ICU. He died two days later, on 27 November.
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Phil Hughes played 26 Test and 25 ODI matches for Australia, in which he scored 1535 and 826 runs respectively. In his honour, both the teams will wear black bands on their hands in the second Test match between India and Australia to be held in Adelaide from December 6. The memories of Phil Hughes will always be immortal not only for his family and friends but also for the cricket world.
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