Tributes pour in for the late Phil Hughes

The cricketing world was rocked this morning with the tragic news that Australia's Phil Hughes has died after being hit by a ball on Tuesday.

Hughes was knocked unconscious when he was hit in the head by a short pitch, and after being placed in an induced coma, he was pronounced dead today. The Irish cricketing fraternity are only waking up to the dreadful news of Hughes' passing and have been very vocal in expressing their grief and posting glowing tributes about the 25-year-old batsman.  

Very sad news from Australia this morning. Thoughts of the entire Irish cricket community are with Phil Hughes' family, friends & teammates. — Cricket Ireland (@Irelandcricket) November 27, 2014  

Heartbreaking news this morning. All in the Leinster cricketing community thinking of everyone involved. #RIPPhillipHughes — Cricket Leinster (@cricketleinster) November 27, 2014

Spare a thought for Sean Abbott. Special mention also to Dr.John Orchard and his team and NSW paramedics — Kieran O' Reilly (@AbsolutePhysiot) November 27, 2014

Such a sad day for cricket. Our thoughts are with all involved! #RIPPhillipHughes #CricketFamily pic.twitter.com/VIputW3E9d — Carrickfergus CC (@CarrickCC1868) November 27, 2014

Awful news about Phil Hughes. Should not happen playing the game you love... #RIPPhillipHughes — Cliftonville CC (@cliftonvillecc) November 27, 2014

Dreadfully sad news this morning. The Cricket family around the world mourns. RIP Phil Hughes. — ClontarfCC (@ClontarfCC) November 27, 2014

My condolences go out to #PhilHughes family and friends,heartbreaking cricket has lost one of its brightest sons.#RIPPhilHughes #gonetosoon — Phil Simmons (@Coachsim13) November 27, 2014

Very sad news this morning to hear of the passing of Phil Hughes. Thoughts are with his family and friends. #RIPPhilHughes — George Dockrell (@georgedockrell) November 27, 2014

Truly devastating news - all our thoughts and prayers are with Phil Hughes and his family and friends. #PhilHughes — Pembroke CC (@pembrokecricket) November 27, 2014

Unbelievably saddened to hear that Phil Hughes hasn't made it. For such an amazing sport to take someone is unthinkable. #RIPPhilHughes — Clare Shillington (@ShillersC) November 27, 2014

Heart broken! A very dark day. You will be missed, Phil Hughes. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family & friends. — AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) November 27, 2014

Sad to hear of the passing of Phil Hughes at the young age of 25. Thoughts are with his family, friends and team mates. #RIP — Luke Hodge (@LHodge15) November 27, 2014

Just heard the worst news possible..our thoughts & prayers are with Phil, his family & friends. RIP Phil Hughes!! — Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) November 27, 2014

Sympathies with Phil Hughes' family, from @BLACKCAPS team and all at NZC @cricketaustralia @cacomms ^RI — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 27, 2014

RIP you little champ, we are all going to miss you ! Love, prayers to all the Hughes family xxxx — Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) November 27, 2014

 

Such terrible news with the passing of Phil Hughes. Our deepest sympathies to his family. — Glenn McGrath (@glennmcgrath11) November 27, 2014

 

Our sincerest & most heartfelt condolences go out to Phil Hughes' family, friends,teammates, @CricketAus & fans. #RIP pic.twitter.com/R94bx8m7a7 — Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) November 27, 2014

 

No way! Can't believe what's just happened. Thoughts and prayers go out to family, friends and team mates of Phil Hughes — William Porterfield (@purdy34) November 27, 2014

No no no no no. RIP Phillip Hughes — Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) November 27, 2014

Absolutely gutting to hear the terrible news of Phil Hughes! Feel sick to my stomach! God bless his friends, family and teammates! — Kevin O'Brien (@KevinOBrien113) November 27, 2014

What a tragedy!! So saddened by the news of #PhilHughes #RIPChampion — Lote Tuqiri (@LoteTuqiri) November 27, 2014

Absolutely shocked to hear the news of Phil Hughes passing away! Thoughts and prays are with his family as well as Sean Abbott! — Shaun Pollock (@7polly7) November 27, 2014

What a sad day for cricket. No one should die playing the sport they love. #RIPPhilHughes — The Vale 1875 (@LaurelvaleCC) November 27, 2014