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Gone too soon: cricketer Phil Hughes

On 25 November 2014, 25-year-old Australian Test cricketer Phillip Hughes was hit in the neck by a bouncer, during a Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. He died two days later, having never regained consciousness. The tragic death of the young cricket star moved cricket fans around the world.

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On 25 November 2014, 25-year-old Australian Test cricketer Phillip Hughes was hit in the neck by a bouncer, during a Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. He died two days later, having never regained consciousness.

The tragic death of the young cricket star moved cricket fans around the world. See tributes to Hughes and learn more about his life and career.

I have just driven through Macksville and my thoughts of you Phillip came flooding back and also of your family who must be finding it really hard without you this Christmas. RIP.

Bruce Morrison, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

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