Phillip Hughes has passed away at the age of 25

[TheParraboy]

I think that the decision should be up to the players based on his family's wishes. And I think they will decide to play.

I also think that any test this year is too early to start a special day for Phil. If the Gabba test goes ahead it will be special for a lot of reasons, most of them solemn but some happy. The best way to remember someone isn't when they're at their worst moment in life it's when they were at their best and any day or event should celebrate Phil Hughes' love of life, his family and mates and his joy of cricket.

Agreed.
What should be done if the Gabba test goes ahead is a tribute during the lunch break and his Test number painted onto the field like some Grade teams are doing this weekend. Something small. Then later we can decide what special annual day is held in his honour in future years, whether that be at the SCG Test or the Adelaide Oval Test.

Its too raw for anyone to organise a test day to Phil just yet, and most likely will be for next season if something like this goes ahead.

What we do know is if the Gabba test goes ahead black armbands will be worn by the players, that in itself will be an emotional time for all concerned throughout the 5 days

 

[Twatface Magee]

No matter what, it's going to be a long and emotional summer for everyone

 

[madunit]

I just tweeted this idea.

@AndrewRLP 1 minute ago
Nov 27 every year should be Day 1 of 1st Test in the Australian Summer & name it Phil Hughes Day. All our summers start remembering Phil

 

[TheParraboy]

wallabies will play with black arm bands on against England this weekend

 

[Timbo]

I run a club in inner Sydney, and we got an email last night saying if we wished to abandon the match we could, but that a more fitting tribute would be to play the game in memory of Hughes.

He loved the game so much, I can't believe he would want people to not play it because of him. We will be going ahead with black armbands and a minutes silence before play.

 

[TheParraboy]

I run a club in inner Sydney, and we got an email last night saying if we wished to abandon the match we could, but that a more fitting tribute would be to play the game in memory of Hughes.

He loved the game so much, I can't believe he would want people to not play it because of him. We will be going ahead with black armbands and a minutes silence before play.

nice one

 

[TheParraboy]

There is a Phil Hughes tribute on Fox 3

Sunday 7pm-9pm

 

[BunniesMan]

I just tweeted this idea.

@AndrewRLP 1 minute ago
Nov 27 every year should be Day 1 of 1st Test in the Australian Summer & name it Phil Hughes Day. All our summers start remembering Phil

I like this idea. And maybe donate profits or have a collection going around the ground to donate toward brain injury charities.

And I also like the idea of NSW and SA playing for the Phil Hughes trophy.

 

[Timbo]

Worcestershire County Cricket Club, a club quite dear to me as I spent an Aussie winter in Worcester a few years ago and spent many days at New Road County Ground, has a player sponsorship program(like most professional sports). One of the players is always sponsored by the fans, based on a vote on their members forum pre-season. I am still a member of the club and vote each year.

Hughes was their overseas player two years ago and was a star both on and off the field for them, and there was an active campaign to get him back for another year.

For the 2015 season there is currently a consensus forming that the player they will sponsor is Hughes, and all proceeds will either be donated to a charity of his families choice, or given to Worcestershire CCC to create a memorial at the club in his honour.

Touching sentiment, and shows how well thought of he was given he spent a scant six months there several years ago.

 

[8Ball]

Watching the Australian Open at the moment. Just so surreal, seeing even all the golfers wear black ribbons on their caps, including international players from non-cricketing countries.

 

[nöyd]

Between two local sides in India. Great to see...

outstanding sentiment, i teared up as soon as i saw the photo, very classy.

not trying to nitpick,but wouldn't it have been more symbolic to have the bails intact on the stumps? he was not out after all...

 

[doyen]

This devastating event has affected me deeply like all others that engage in sport.Very emotional;especially for those who have played the game.

I do feel,however,that batsmen in recent times have been lulled into a false sense of security with their protective helmets.I feel they attempt to play hook shots that batsmen in the "cap" times would never have had the courage to try under the guise that they are totally safe.

Batsmen of earlier days had a very healthy respect for quick bowlers & it was evident in the way they let the intimidating,very fast delivery pass harmlessly to the keeper.

Players like Ian & Greg Chappell,for eg;played against some of the fastest & feared quick attacks in the history of the game in their caps & with minimal other protection.
I can't remember either of these two being hit on the skull & it's because they played in a more careful,subdued & respectful fashion by comparison to the more cavalier approach favoured by the Warner types of the modern era.

A player like Warner would have had it a lot tougher against the West Indian barrage that the Chappells faced, without the helmets that provide some protection but also turn the game away from how it was really meant to be played.

Hughes's death is a terrible tragedy & it will take quite a time for the event to fade from my mind.

Obviously though,you can't rely on the helmet as your saviour!!!

 

[Twatface Magee]

Im guessing the fallen bails are supposed to be symbolic of him losing his life.
Nice gesture either way but I think you're right, it would have been better to acknowledge him as being not out.

 

[Meth]

And I also like the idea of NSW and SA playing for the Phil Hughes trophy.

That has to happen, doesn't it?

 

[nöyd]

the outpouring of emotion and well wishes from all cricketing nations as well as other sports is mind blowing, great to see that we can hate each others guts on the field but when something that is obviously and undeniably sad like the events of this week occurs, all differences are put aside and humility and humanity takes over.

the whole cricketing world is in mourning, in total and complete shock. I still don't want to believe it's real. I woke up this morning, "yay it's friday!" and then it hits me, the feeling that something just ain't quite right.

 

[Twatface Magee]

I'd still like to see every baggy green from now on have either 408 or PJH embroided on it.

 

[lockyno1]

I'd still like to see every baggy green from now on have either 408 or PJH embroided on it.

Not for me, those caps are very individual, maybe the ODI cap but not the test one.

 

[lockyno1]

The tributes are absolutely wonderful, thought all parties spoke well at the press conference. I bag Danny Weidler as much as the next bloke but he has been brilliant on Channel 9.

 

[benched tiger]

If any thing else Phil's passing has put the human touch of reality back into cricket.

 

[Twizzle]

Im guessing the fallen bails are supposed to be symbolic of him losing his life.
Nice gesture either way but I think you're right, it would have been better to acknowledge him as being not out.

It just means the game hasn't started yet.