New Delhi . Phillip Hughes' family and the cricket world paid emotional tribute to the late cricketer on his 10th death anniversary on Wednesday.
Silence was observed during the ongoing Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Tasmania at the Sydney Cricket Ground. This is the same spot where Hughes suffered a fatal neck injury while trying to hook Sean Abbott in 2014. Philip was a loving, funny and charming man. Her goal was always to make people around her laugh and enjoy the little things in life, which is where her beautiful smile came to life. “He continued to shine through the tough times, which is a testament to who he was as a person and we loved everything about him. He was the light of our lives. Philip loved his family very much and lived his life with respect for everyone around him.”
“A smalltown boy, Philip became an Australian Test, ODI and T20 cricketer, where he played on the toughest pitches around the world, with the toughest cricketers in the world, but he never forgot where he came from And who helped him along the way?”
His mother Virginia, father Gregory, brother Jason, sister Megan and other family members said in a public statement, “He was a unique individual who took risky and bold steps to fulfill his dreams of becoming Test Baggie Green No. 408.” Raised. He played cricket for all the right reasons and had the ability to take everything in his stride. He loved being part of a team and representing Australia for the sport he loved so much.”
Abbott became emotional while standing among his teammates as he observed a minute's silence for Hughes, whose life will be celebrated in a documentary titled 'The Boy from Maxville', and will be shown during the second IndiaAustralia Test on 6 December. Will be broadcast.
“We hope we've been able to show that dreams really do come true and let you tell his family, friends and teammates about his career in baggy blue, baggy red, baggy green and many more moments in between.” It would be great to see more information provided, including unseen footage for future generations.”
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