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Phillip Hughes remembered on 10th death anniversary

Phillip Hughes remembered on 10th death anniversary

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Family and friends paid tribute to the late Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes on Wednesday to mark the 10-year anniversary of his tragic death.

Phillip Hughes' career in numbers

Phillip Hughes' career in numbers

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Here is a record of Phillip Hughes' playing statistics.

Sheffield Shield match to honour Phillip Hughes

Sheffield Shield match to honour Phillip Hughes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

New South Wales and South Australia will play a Sheffield Shield match in honour of Phillip Hughes near to the former Test batsman's home next year.

'Where's Your Bike?' Amiss and the First Cricket Helmet

'Where's Your Bike?' Amiss and the First Cricket Helmet

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

'I thought helmets would help. So, I took a motorcycle helmet with a polycarbonate visor to WSC.'

Independent review to probe Phillip Hughes death

Independent review to probe Phillip Hughes death

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Cricket Australia has commissioned an independent review into the cause and circumstances of last year's death of Test batsman Phillip Hughes in a bid to prevent anything similar happening in the future.

Timeline: How Phillip Hughes met with his fate

Timeline: How Phillip Hughes met with his fate

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Here is a how the late Phillip Hughes fought for his life after the fatal knock on the head during a domestic match on Tuesday...

Eulogies flow as Phillip Hughes takes long walk back 'home'

Eulogies flow as Phillip Hughes takes long walk back 'home'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

As late Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes made his final journey in this world, cricketers, politicians and family members paid homage to the Sydney batsman.

Botham terms Phillip Hughes as cheat

Botham terms Phillip Hughes as "cheat"

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

The former England all-rounder Ian Botham on Wednesday accused Australian opener Phillip Hughes of cheating when the later reluctantly claimed a catch while the replays clearly showed that the ball had bounced before it went into his hands.

Phillip Hughes to be 63 not out forever

Phillip Hughes to be 63 not out forever

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

Phillip Hughes will forever be 63 not out after Cricket Australia (CA) adjusted the scorecard of his final match as a mark of respect for the promising cricketer who lost his life following a freak injury on the field.

'Forever Unbeaten': A musical tribute to Phillip Hughes

'Forever Unbeaten': A musical tribute to Phillip Hughes

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

A Canberra-based singer/song writer Jack Biilmann has paid a musical tribute to the late Phillip Hughes, releasing a track called 'Forever Unbeaten'.

Aus pick Phillip Hughes to replace Hayden

Aus pick Phillip Hughes to replace Hayden

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Twenty-year-old Phillip Hughes will replace retired opener Matthew Hayden in Australia's squad for the three-Test tour of South Africa. The squad includes three other uncapped players in fast bowler Ben Hilfenhaus, batsman Marcus North and 36-year-old leg-spinner Bryce McGain.

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes succumbs to head injury

Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes succumbs to head injury

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Australian cricketer Phil Hughes died in a Sydney hospital on Thursday, two days after being hit on the head during a domestic match on Tuesday.

Phillip Hughes: A summary of what was a promising career

Phillip Hughes: A summary of what was a promising career

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Here is a fact-box on Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes, who died on Thursday. He was 25.

CA to honour Hughes to mark his 10th death anniversary

CA to honour Hughes to mark his 10th death anniversary

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

CA said it had produced a documentary in conjunction with Hughes's family to mark the occasion, which will be broadcast before play at Adelaide Oval.

PHOTOS: Australia mourns with family as Phillip Hughes laid to rest

PHOTOS: Australia mourns with family as Phillip Hughes laid to rest

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Australia bid an emotional farewell to cricketer Phillip Hughes at a funeral in his hometown on Wednesday with a live coast-to-coast broadcast allowing a nation to unite in celebration and remembrance of the life of a sportsman cut down in his prime.

PHOTOS: Fans, players pay tribute to Phillip Hughes #63notout

PHOTOS: Fans, players pay tribute to Phillip Hughes #63notout

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Cricket fans paid tribute to the late Test batsman Phillip Hughes on the first anniversary of his death.

Read the most heartfelt tribute to Phillip Hughes...

Read the most heartfelt tribute to Phillip Hughes...

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Late Australian batsman Phillip Hughes's closest friend has posted what might be the most touching tribute for the deceased cricketer.

Australia's players don black armbands in memory of Hughes, Redpath

Australia's players don black armbands in memory of Hughes, Redpath

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Australia's players wore black armbands during the second Pink-ball Test against India in Adelaide on Friday in memory of former cricketers Phillip Hughes and Ian Redpath.

Phillip Hughes' brother scores 63 on return to cricket

Phillip Hughes' brother scores 63 on return to cricket

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Jason Hughes, the older brother of the late Phillip Hughes, has made an emotional return to grade cricket, scoring 63 -- the exact score his sibling was on when he was fatally struck by a bouncer.

Helmet back in focus after Kerala's Nizar gets hit in Ranji semis

Helmet back in focus after Kerala's Nizar gets hit in Ranji semis

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

The sturdiness of the headgear saved Nizar's life after Gujarat's Arzan Nagwaswalla's full-blooded shot hit flush on the state emblem on his helmet in the Ranji Trophy semi-final in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Why Aus teen Konstas should not be rushed into Test cricket

Why Aus teen Konstas should not be rushed into Test cricket

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Konstas, Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft among others are looking to get into the Australian XI as Khawaja's opening partner in the series against India.

Australian cricketers forced to wear neck protectors

Australian cricketers forced to wear neck protectors

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Australian cricketers will have to wear neck protectors on helmets when facing fast or medium pace bowling from October

Ponting remembers Hughes on first death anniversary

Ponting remembers Hughes on first death anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

As the first death anniversary of former Australian batsman Phillip Hughes nears, former skipper Ricky Ponting has paid tribute to the late cricketer, saying that he misses his 'infectious personality'.

Fans throng cricket stadia across Australia to bid Hughes farewell

Fans throng cricket stadia across Australia to bid Hughes farewell

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

It was, though, his fighting attitude -- encapsulated by his desire to reclaim his spot in the Australia Test team after being dropped several times -- that meant he was remembered so fondly by many of the hundreds of mourners at the SGC.

Australia's final goodbye to Hughes in hometown funeral

Australia's final goodbye to Hughes in hometown funeral

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The funeral of Australian Test cricketer Phillip Hughes began to the strains of a song entitled "Forever Young" in his home town on Wednesday as a nation united to celebrate the life of a sportsman cut down in his prime.

Australian media 'share nation's agony on cricket's saddest day'

Australian media 'share nation's agony on cricket's saddest day'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

As the entire Australia mourned the death of Phillip Hughes, the front pages of all the national dailies on Friday paid rich tribute to the young batsman, who succumbed to his head injuries yesterday that he sustained during a domestic match.

New Zealand v Pakistan suspended after Hughes dies

New Zealand v Pakistan suspended after Hughes dies

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Play was called off in the third Test between Pakistan and New Zealand in Sharjah on Thursday following the death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes.

Hughes' bat to be taken to top of Mount Everest

Hughes' bat to be taken to top of Mount Everest

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

In a unique tribute to Phillip Hughes, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) is planning to place a bat belonging to the late Australian cricketer on top of the Mount Everest.

Pakistani cricketer dies after being hit by a bouncer

Pakistani cricketer dies after being hit by a bouncer

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the news in a message through social media and stressed on the need to wear safety gear all the time.

Khawaja, Hughes make Australia Ashes squad

Khawaja, Hughes make Australia Ashes squad

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Australian middle-order batsman, Usman Khawaja received an Ashes berth, and, opener Phillip Hughes was also lucky to retain his spot in the squad, after a poor performance in India.

Meet the man behind '#putoutyourbats' campaign to Phil Hughes

Meet the man behind '#putoutyourbats' campaign to Phil Hughes

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Cricketers and fans around the world are paying tribute to Phillip Hughes via a social media campaign by leaving their cricket bats out and sharing a picture with the message #putoutyourbats on Twitter.

Phil Hughes takes over Ricky Ponting's legacy

Phil Hughes takes over Ricky Ponting's legacy

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Australia recalled top order batsman Phillip Hughes to replace the retired Ricky Ponting on Thursday for next week's first match in a three-Test series against Sri Lanka.

Hughes tragedy casts shadow over India-Australia series

Hughes tragedy casts shadow over India-Australia series

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

India and Australia might be sworn enemies on the cricket field but the two nations have been united in mourning the death of Phillip Hughes.

Hughes replaces injured Marsh in Australia squad

Hughes replaces injured Marsh in Australia squad

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Australia replaced injured batsman Shaun Marsh with Phillip Hughes on Thursday while clearing fit-again paceman Jackson Bird to join the team in South Africa for the three-Test series starting on February 12.

Hughes replaces injured Marsh in Australia squad

Hughes replaces injured Marsh in Australia squad

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Australia replaced injured batsman Shaun Marsh with Phillip Hughes on Thursday while clearing fit-again paceman Jackson Bird to join the team in South Africa for the three-Test series starting on February 12.

Distraught Abbott being monitored after Hughes death

Distraught Abbott being monitored after Hughes death

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The cricketing community has rallied behind New South Wales all-rounder Sean Abbott whose bouncer struck Phillip Hughes.

Sydney Test: Clarke pays a stirring tribute to Hughes

Sydney Test: Clarke pays a stirring tribute to Hughes

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

"This was his ground, the Sydney Cricket Ground," Clarke said. "This is where he played his last game, this is where his spirit will live forever."

Special Tribute: SCG retires pitch No 7 on which Hughes fell

Special Tribute: SCG retires pitch No 7 on which Hughes fell

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Sydney Cricket Ground's pitch No 7, the 22-yard strip on which Phillip Hughes fell after being fatally struck by a bouncer on head, has been retired.

PM Modi pays tribute to Aus batsman Hughes

PM Modi pays tribute to Aus batsman Hughes

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

"Heart-rending funeral in Australia. Phil Hughes, we will miss you. Your game & exuberance won you fans all over! RIP," Modi tweeted as thousands gathered in Hughes's home town of Macksville to bid farewell to the batsman.

Australian players pay tribute to Phil Hughes on 3rd death anniversary

Australian players pay tribute to Phil Hughes on 3rd death anniversary

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

The Barmy Army, also paid homage to the late left-hander by chanting "There's only one Phillip Hughes" to the tune of 'Winter Wonderland' during the opening session of the fifth day of the match.