Phil Hughes dies

Australian batsman Phil Hughes passed away at the age of 25 on November 27 2014, just two days after being struck on the head by a short-pitched delivery at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Tributes quickly poured in for Hughes, who played 26 Test matches and 25 one-day internationals after bursting onto the scene as a teenager with New South Wales.
The accident has sparked a debate over the safety of modern-day cricketers and the effectiveness of helmets.

Cricket Australia to launch an independent review into death of Phil Hughes
Cricket Australia announce that they will launch a review into the death of batsman Phil Hughes with the aim of preventing similar tragedies from occurring.
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James Anderson admits "doubts" after Phil Hughes death
England bowler James Anderson admits that he had "doubts" about bowling the short ball after the death of Australian batsman Philip Hughes.
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David Warner to repeat SCG tributes to Phil Hughes
Australia batsman David Warner reveals that he will honour late teammate Phil Hughes upon every visit to the SCG after paying tribute to him during day one of the fourth Test.
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David Warner "proud" of Sean Abbott after bowler recorded career-best figures
David Warner pays tribute to "good mate" Sean Abbott after the bowler took a career-best 6-14 in his first match since his bouncer resulted in Phil Hughes's death.
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Sean Abbott takes career-best 6-14 in first match since Phil Hughes death
Sean Abbott takes a career-best 6-14 in his first match since his short-pitched delivery resulted in the death of Australia batsman Phil Hughes.
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MCC: 'No plans to change bouncer law following Phil Hughes death'
The CEO of Marylebone Cricket Club says that no plans are in place to change the law regarding bouncers following the death of Australia batsman Phil Hughes.
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Australia name Phil Hughes as 13th man for first Test
Australia honour Phil Hughes by naming him as the 13th man for the first Test of their series against India following his death at the age of 25 last month.
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Phil Hughes tributes to be held before Test
Cricket Australia announces that tributes to late batsman Phil Hughes will be held before their first Test against India .
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Sean Abbott to sit out grade cricket return
Sean Abbott is expected to sit out club side Sydney University's meeting with Northern District as grade cricket returns this weekend in Australia.
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Australia's Ryan Harris ready to play after tragic death of Phil Hughes
Australia fast bowler says that he is ready to play again after receiving "closure" at the funeral of 25-year-old batsman Phil Hughes.
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Lleyton Hewitt dedicates International Premier Tennis League win to Phil Hughes
Lleyton Hewitt dedicates his International Premier Tennis League doubles victory to countryman Phil Hughes, who passed away last week aged 25.
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Nick Compton: 'Michael Clarke's tribute to Phil Hughes was special'
Nick Compton praises Australia captain Michael Clarke for speaking "from the heart" during the funeral of late batsman Phil Hughes.
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Man caught on camera stealing cricket bat from Phil Hughes tribute in Sydney
A man is caught on camera appearing to steal a cricket bat, which was laid outside the SCG in tribute to Australia's late batsman Phil Hughes.
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Phil Hughes receives emotional send-off in hometown of Macksville
Phil Hughes is laid to rest in an emotional farewell led by Australia captain Michael Clarke.
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Steven Finn: 'Cricket does not need to change'
England bowler Steven Finn is adamant that cricket does not need to change following the death of Australian batsman Phil Hughes last week.
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Australia captain Michael Clarke to act as pallbearer at Phil Hughes's funeral
Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke will act as one of the pallbearers at the funeral of batsman Phil Hughes, who died aged 25 after getting hit by a ball.
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Cricket Australia: 'No pressure on players to feature in rescheduled India Test'
Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland says that players do not have to compete in next week's rescheduled Test against India.
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Michael Clarke: 'Sean Abbott deserves full support of cricket community'
Australia captain Michael Clarke stresses that fast bowler Sean Abbott deserves the "full support" of the cricket community following the death of Phil Hughes.
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Adam Federici pays tribute to Phillip Hughes
Adam Federici pays tribute to the late Phillip Hughes by placing a cricket bat behind his goal during Reading's Championship game with Norwich City.
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Brisbane Test postponed after Phil Hughes death
Cricket Australia postpones Thursday's first Test between Australia and India following the death of batsman Phil Hughes.
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Ricky Ponting: 'First Test should be postponed'
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels that the Baggy Greens' first Test match against India should be postponed following the death of batsman Phil Hughes.
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Michael Clarke pays tribute to Phil Hughes
Australia captain Michael Clarke hails the character of Phil Hughes following his death at the age of 25 on Thursday after being struck in the head by a cricket ball.
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Australia to retire Phil Hughes's one-day squad number
Australia captain Michael Clarke confirms that Phil Hughes's one-day international squad number will be retired following his death on Thursday.
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England's Alastair Cook: 'Best way to honour Phil Hughes is to keep playing'
England captain Alastair Cook says that his team's best way to honour late Australia batsman Phil Hughes is to keep playing.
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Phil Hughes to be honoured in state memorial service at Sydney Cricket Ground
A state memorial service will be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground to honour Australia batsman Phil Hughes, who died yesterday at the age of 25.
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Cricket Australia to launch player safety review
A review into the safety of players will be launched following the tragic passing of Phil Hughes, Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland announces.
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James Sutherland: 'Sean Abbott is holding up well'
Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland claims that Sean Abbott is "holding up well" following the death of Phil Hughes.
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Tim Nielsen: 'Everyone in shock over Hughes death'
Phil Hughes's death has left everyone in shock, according to South Australia high performance manager Tim Nielsen.
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Ian Chappell: 'Australia shouldn't cancel India Test'
Ian Chappell suggests that Phil Hughes would want Australia to go ahead with the first Test against India on December 4.
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Mark Nicholas: 'Australia devastated by Phil Hughes death'
Australia is "devastated" by the death of batsman Phil Hughes, according to cricket commentator Mark Nicholas.
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David Lawrence: 'Sean Abbott may never play cricket again'
David Lawrence questions whether Sean Abbott will ever return to the sport following the tragic death of Australia batsman Phil Hughes.
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Kevin Pietersen: "A dark day for cricket"
Kevin Pietersen says that the death of Australia batsman Phil Hughes is a "tragic loss to our great game".
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England, Sri Lanka to hold minute's silence for Australia's late Phil Hughes
England and Sri Lanka will pay their respects to Australia batsman Phil Hughes by holding a minute's silence prior to their second ODI on Saturday.
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Jason Gillespie 'feels for' Sean Abbott following Phil Hughes's death
Jason Gillespie says that he is "feeling for" Sean Abbott, whose bouncer led to the death of Australia batsman Phil Hughes.
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Nasser Hussain calls for improvements to helmets following Phil Hughes's death
Nasser Hussain believes that cricket helmets need to be improved following the shock death of Australia batsman Phil Hughes.
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Australia batsman Phil Hughes victim of 'freakish accident'
Cricket Australia team doctor Peter Brukner says that Phil Hughes's death was caused by a "freakish accident".
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Australia XI, India tour match cancelled following Phil Hughes death
A two-day tour match between a Cricket Australia XI and India is cancelled following the death of batsman Phil Hughes.
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David Warner: 'Phil Hughes will forever be in my heart'
Australia batsman David Warner says that Phil Hughes will "forever" be in his heart after the cricketer died from serious head injuries today.
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Cricketers rally round Sean Abbott following Phil Hughes death
Cricketers rally round New South Wales all-rounder Sean Abbott, whose bouncer struck the head of Phil Hughes, who passed away today aged 25.
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Shane Warne: 'We've lost one of the good guys in Australia's Phil Hughes'
Shane Warne says that he is 'shocked' to learn that Australia batsman Phil Hughes has died at the age of 25 and describes the cricketer as "one of the good guys".
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Pakistan, New Zealand Test suspended after death of Australia's Phil Hughes
The third Test between Pakistan and New Zealand is suspended for the day following the passing of Australia batsman Phil Hughes.
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England and Wales Cricket Board: 'Phil Hughes will be greatly missed'
The England and Wales Cricket Board becomes the latest to pay tribute to highly respected Australia batsman Phil Hughes, who passed away earlier today at the age of 25.
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Golf star Adam Scott pays tribute to Phil Hughes
Adam Scott says that "nothing on the course matters" following the death of fellow Australian sport star Phil Hughes.
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A tribute to Phil Hughes
Sports Mole pays tribute to Phil Hughes following the death of the Australian batsman at the age of 25.
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Michael Clarke issues statement on behalf of Hughes family
Michael Clarke issues a statement on behalf of the Hughes family following the death of Phil Hughes.
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Australian prime minister Tony Abbott pays tribute to Phil Hughes
Australia prime minister Tony Abbott pays tribute to Phil Hughes following the passing of the batsman at the age of 25.
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Cricket mourns death of Phil Hughes
Reaction from the world of cricket following the death of Australia batsman Phil Hughes at the age of 25.
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Phil Hughes dies, aged 25
Australian batsman Phil Hughes dies after suffering a serious head injury earlier this week.
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Sean Abbott receives counselling after bowling bouncer that struck Phil Hughes
Young cricketer Sean Abbott is offered counselling after bowling the bouncer that left Phil Hughes in critical condition in hospital with a head injury.
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Phil Hughes condition "remains critical"
Australia batsman Phil Hughes's condition is 'unchanged and remains critical', team doctor Peter Brukner reveals.
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Alastair Cook: 'England in shock over Phil Hughes injury'
Alastair Cook says that England's group of players are all "massively concerned" for Phill Hughes, who remains in a critical condition in hospital.
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