It is very sad that Phill could not recover. He was very talented cricketer. His departure is huge loss to Cricket Australia. I think it is high time the pitches are rebuilt as non bouncy for the safety of the players. I also recommend helmet for umpires too as they too are exposed to direct hit from batsmen.
A day when he was playing for his recall to test squad, was 63 n.o. And, very much likely to get a call for Brisbane test, as Clarke was out for first due to injury. This tragic inncident struck. Life sometime veryCRUEL. RIP Hughes. A tragic day for sporting history.
Feeling sad for bowler Abott, not sure how he must be feeling at this time.
God Bless the departed Soul. We need to devise means to improve the helmet strength and likewise for the pad. I would go one step forward and even recommend a helmet for bowler (atleast covering their head) since they are most vulnerable of any direct hit by batsman
