Summary

  • Australia batsman Phillip Hughes dies, aged 25

  • Hughes was struck on the head by a short-pitched ball on Tuesday

  • Batsman never regained consciousness

  • Hughes family: "Cricket was Phillip's life"

  • GET INVOLVED: Share your tributes to Hughes using #bbcsportsday

  1. 'Uncomplicated natural'published at 13:20 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    Jim Maxwell
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation commentator

    Michael Clarke and Phillip HughesImage source, Getty Images

    "Philip Hughes was an uncomplicated country boy, who moved as a youngster to play cricket against the men from the city.

    "He was a natural - phlegmatic, laconic, affable and easily engaged."

  2. Clarke leads tributespublished at 13:15 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    Michael ClarkeImage source, Getty Images

    In case you're just joining us for the first time - a reminder of our main story.

    Australia captain Michael Clarke read out a short statement on behalf of Phillip Hughes' family shortly after the 25-year-old's death was confirmed in the early hours of Thursday morning.

    Speaking on behalf of parents Greg and Virginia, sister Megan and brother Jason, he said: "We're devastated by the loss of our much-loved son and brother, Phillip.

    "It's been a very difficult few days."

  3. Player reactionpublished at 13:09 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    England and Hampshire batsman Michael Carberry tweets:, external Can't put into my words my sadness at the loss of Phil Hughes. We have lost a great talent but also a great person. #RIPPhilHughes

  4. Warne: Abbott needs supportpublished at 13:06 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    Sean AbbottImage source, Getty Images

    Australia legend Shane Warne has led calls for the cricket world to support fast bowler Sean Abbott following Phillip Hughes' death.

    Abbott bowled the ball which hit Hughes high on the neck on Tuesday.

    "It's important for friends and the cricket community to get round Sean," Warne said of the 22-year-old.

    "I'm sure he'll be distraught but it's not his fault."

  5. 'A wonderful human being'published at 13:01 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    Former England spinner Shaun Udal was Hughes' captain at Middlesex during his brief stint in 2009.

    He told BBC Radio Berkshire: "I'm devastated.

    "He was a wonderful human being, a joy to have around the place, always happy, positive and upbeat. A cheeky chappy and one of those fun life guys who was so talented. It's awful.

    "It's a freak accident, in any contact sport there is a risk and this is one of those horrible and horrific things we just can't explain and hopefully will never, ever be repeated.

    "There is design work being done to improve the helmet as we speak but you are never going to be totally safe. That is the risk you take in any contact sport."

  6. Hampshire reactionpublished at 12:53 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    Phillip Hughes batting for Hampshire in 2010Image source, Getty Images

    More from Giles White, Hampshire director of cricket, on Phillip Hughes: "He was only here for a short amount of time but what struck me was what a fantastic bloke he was.

    "His batting was exceptional, he didn't have the best spell here but he got involved, worked extremely hard and was a great bloke to have about. He will be sorely missed.

    "The reason we got him was because we wanted a quality batsman and a quality bloke and he was fantastic to have around.

    "It's very tough, everyone in cricket is feeling it, it's a very sad time."

  7. Hampshire reactionpublished at 12:51 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    Hampshire director of cricket Giles White has spoken to BBC Radio Solent about Phillip Hughes - who made five appearances for the county in 2010.

    "The reaction is shock," he said.

    "I felt Phillip would get through this because of the nature of the character. I guess I was naïve as to the severity of the injury, so I'm very shocked at the very sad news.

    "It's not something you associate with cricket. It's a freak incident and the worst possible result."

  8. Matthew Hoggard reactionpublished at 12:44 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    More from Matthew Hoggard, speaking to BBC Sport, about bowler Sean Abbott: "There's great things coming from him and a lot of people tipped him to play for Australia.

    "Hopefully he can get the support around him and find the strength to carry on.

    "I'm sure Phil would have wanted it because it was a tragic accident."

  9. 'Bouncer part of bowler's armoury'published at 12:42 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    Former England bowler Matthew Hoggard has been speaking to BBC Sport's Natalie Pirks.

    Matthew HoggardImage source, Getty Images

    He said: "As a fast bowler, the bouncer is part of your armoury.

    "You bowl it to be intimidating, but you don't bowl it to try and hurt people.

    "You try to unsettle them, get them on the back foot.

    "To bowl a ball that has resulted in somebody dying has got to be absolutely devastating."

  10. Player reactionpublished at 12:36 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    Peter Siddle twitter tribute to Phillip HughesImage source, @PeterSiddle403

    Australia bowler Peter Siddle tweets:, external Forever Not Out in My Heart Braz! ❤️ #RIPHughesy #408 #63NotOut

  11. 'A freakish injury'published at 12:33 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes has died at the age of 25Image source, Getty Images

    In case you're just joining our page for the first time today, a recap on some of our coverage.

    Australia team doctor Peter Brukner described Phillip Hughes' fatal injuries as "a freakish accident".

    Brukner said Hughes, 25, died as a result of a vertebral artery dissection,, external which caused a "massive bleed" on the brain.

  12. World reactionpublished at 12:26 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    Former West Indies captain Sir Viv Richards tweets:, external Huge loss for our cricketing family. Deepest sympathy for Phillip's family, friends & associates. Sean Abbott in our thoughts & prayers also.

  13. Kevin Pietersen reactionpublished at 12:21 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has been giving his reaction to Sky Sports News: "It's a tragic loss to our great game.

    "He was developing into a fantastic cricketer.

    "He was probably on course to do great things for Australia.

    "It's a sad loss for sport, not just for cricket. It's a dark day for cricket. It's really sad."

  14. Player tributespublished at 12:20 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    Aaron Finch tribute to Phillip HughesImage source, @AaronFinch5

    Australia batsman and Yorkshire overseas player Aaron Finch tweets:, external This is how I will remember you legend! The most infectious smile and best friend anyone could have! Forever with us!

  15. Hughes' best inningspublished at 12:15 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    An often fractious first Ashes Test series in 2013 was dominated by vexation over DRS and a curious succession of last-wicket stands.

    Hughes began the sequence alongside debutant number 11 Ashton Agar in the first Test at Trent Bridge.

    Hughes and Ashton AgarImage source, Getty Images

    The senior partner's unbeaten 81 from 131 balls was chiselled out against a tough attack.

    He and Agar joined forces on a first-innings 117-9 and took the total to an astounding 280 - his teenage partner making 98.

    After more last-ditch heroics on either side, a titanic Test went England's way by just 14 runs.

  16. Your tributespublished at 12:11 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    Here's what some of you have been saying on the BBC Sport Facebook, external page:

    Jacqueline Thomas:, external Condolences to the friends and family of Phil. An awful accident that was no one's fault. Sending love and support to Sean too. They were both doing what they loved. K

    McDonald Bill:, external This is a tragic reminder that sport can carry terrible risks and we should remember this was a freak accident. R.I.P. Philip, your light will shine forever

    Sue Curtis:, external Thinking of all those cricketers in that match, what a terrible thing to happen. RIP to a great young cricketer, and thoughts and prayers with his family and friends

  17. In case you missed it....published at 12:08 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    Phillip Hughes video tributeImage source, BBC Sport

    BBC Sport's Patrick Gearey looks back on Phillip Hughes' career in this video tribute.

  18. Phillip Hughes tributepublished at 12:03 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    BBC Radio 5 live

    As Alison Mitchell hinted earlier (see 10:37), Eleanor Oldroyd and Michael Vaughan will present a BBC Radio 5 live sport special this evening from 19:00 GMT in tribute to Phillip Hughes.

    From 21:00 GMT, Alison Mitchell presents live from Australia as the country comes to terms with Hughes' tragic death.

    She will be joined by players and cricket journalists.

  19. Hughes' best inningspublished at 11:59 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    Hughes' instant success as a 19-year-old waned as he was dropped mid-series from the 2009 Ashes - and had to set about restating his case.

    Hughes celebrates his half centuryImage source, Getty Images

    It proved no easy task, but March was again kind to him as he piled into the New Zealand attack for a second-innings 86 not out from just 75 balls in Wellington. Hughes hit 12 fours and a six to hasten Australia to victory by 10 wickets.

  20. Hughes' best inningspublished at 11:55 Greenwich Mean Time 27 November 2014

    Hughes was far from done in Durban, even after his first innings 115 (see 11:11). He duly doubled up in the second innings with 160.

    Phil HughesImage source, Getty Images

    Australia comfortably oversaw South Africa, and Hughes gained his place in the history books, deposing West Indies great George Headley, after almost 80 years, as the youngest batsman to make a century in each innings of a Test.