Phillip Hughes News

David Warner spoke about his moment of horror when Steve Smith was hit on the head by a ball bowled by Jofra Archer during Ashes 2019.

It is five years now since Australian opening batsman Phil Hughes died after being struck on the head during a Sheffield Shield match in Sydney.

Steve Smith, who collapsed to the ground face first after the vicious ball from Jofra Archer smacked into the side of his neck, was not wearing a neck guard.

Sean Abbott bowled a short ball that struck the helmet of Will Pucovski, forcing the Victorian batsman to retire at Melbourne's Junction Oval.

Michael Clarke said he struggled badly after the death of his friend and teammate Phillip Hughes.

Phillip Hughes passed away on this day three years ago, two days after being struck by a ball during a Sheffield Shield match.

During the inquest into Phillip Hughes' death, concerns were raised by Hughes' family about on-field sledging, or abuse, which they felt may have unsettled him

Phillip Hughes, who played 26 Tests, died from bleeding on the brain in November 2014 after being hit on the neck by a rising ball from Sean Abbott while batting in a domestic match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Cricket Australia's independent review revealed that there was no assurance that new modified helmets would prevent injuries like that of Phillip Hughes, which killed him

The track, 'Forever Unbeaten', was written by Jack Biilmann in honour of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes to commemorate his life that was cut short on November 27.