“He came out here and tried to do something for Hughesy and he certainly did that”
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Australia batsman Steve Smith has lauded captain Michael Clarke’s bravery after he made a sensational century against India on the second day of the first Test in Adelaide.
“All parties felt that given the enormous outpouring of support at last Wednesday’s funeral, a state memorial service would no longer need to be held”
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It has been announced that Australian batsman Phillip Hughes’ state memorial has been cancelled.
“It was a weapon to get people out, not to hit people…and it was used sparingly. Now that’s all changed”
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Legendary West Indies seamer Michael Holding believes that the bouncer is here to stay, while former England pace bowler Frank Tyson feels that it is set to become a thing of the past.
“It is appropriate to pause once more and honour a modest hero who thrilled the nation and in so doing won an enduring place in our hearts”
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Australia will don 408, which was Phillip Hughes’ Test number, on their shirts during the first Test against India in Adelaide.
Zaheer became the first Bangladeshi cricketer to score a century in a competitive match
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Former Bangladesh cricketer Ahsan Zaheer has passed away at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack.
“I think he would have been a great player – I think he would have been a 100-Test player”
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Legendary Australia captain Steve Waugh believes that deceased batsman Phillip Hughes had the potential to join the illustrious 100-Test club.
“It might be a callous, uncaring way to look at it but what we’ve got to take in mind is what happened to Phil Hughes is a tragic accident”
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Legendary Australia pace bowler Merv Hughes believes that the first ball of the upcoming Test series between the Baggy Greens and India should be a bouncer.
“Seeing the green and gold streamers was a reminder these people want to see some cricket played, want to see us get out there and beat the Indians”
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Following the funeral of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes, pace bowler Ryan Harris announced that he is ready to face India when the first Test commences on December 9 in Adelaide.
“It is basically just a piece of fibreglass and this is not adequate protection”
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Following the tragic death of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes, West Indies Test captain Denesh Ramdin believes that the helmets players use need to be improved.
“We are thankful to the sponsors who have decided to dedicate the trophy in memory of Hughes as a mark of respect”
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It has been announced that Pakistan and New Zealand have dedicated their Twenty20 series trophy to Australian batsman Phillip Hughes.
