Tributes flow for Phillip Hughes after his passing
The cricketing world, and the larger sporting world, is in mourning following the passing of Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes, aged 25.
Hughes died two days after being struck by a bouncer while playing cricket for South Australia against NSW in a Sheffield Shield match at the SCG.
Social media was awash with grief as people from all parts of the world paid their respects to the young cricket star.
Here is just a fraction of what is being said on Twitter:
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
Woken to the horrific news about Hughesy ! I cannot describe the sadness I feel for the Hughes family & fellow cricket players, so so sad
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) November 27, 2014
No words can describe the loss 😪 Rip pic.twitter.com/3kOm5MkVsc
— Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) November 27, 2014
Such terrible news with the passing of Phil Hughes. Our deepest sympathies to his family.
— Glenn McGrath (@glennmcgrath11) November 27, 2014
Tragic news on the passing of Phil Hughes. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and team mates.... http://t.co/uSWZFKqvsd
— Danny Green (@dannygreenboxer) November 27, 2014
Totally , totally sick inside and have no words.thinking and praying for friends and family. #RIPPhilHughes
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) November 27, 2014
Shocked and saddened by the news of Phil Huges. Horrible day for cricket. RIP Phil and may your family gain the strength to cope.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) 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
RIP Phillip Hughes...country...brilliant...loved...balanced...selfless...fair dinkum.The point fielder in heaven is nervous...very nervous.
— Kerry O'Keeffe (@kokeeffe49) November 27, 2014
A very sad day for the world of cricket. So sorry for Phillip Hughes and his family . Spare a thought for Sean Abbott.
— Ian Botham (@BeefyBotham) November 27, 2014
On behalf of the Rugby community our thoughts are with the family of Phil Hughes & the entire cricket community. A devastating day. #RIPPhil
— Qantas Wallabies (@QantasWallabies) November 27, 2014
R.I.P Phil Hughes - thoughts and prayers with his family and friends #RIPPhillipHughes #soheavy #sadsadday
— Dale Thomas (@DThomas_39) November 27, 2014
RIP Phil Hughes. What an incredibly sad day. Thinking of him and his family .x
— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) November 27, 2014
Life is so precious - make the most of every moment - very sad news RIP Phil Hughes, thoughts with his family, friends & cricket community
— Rob de Castella (@deek207) November 27, 2014
My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Phil Hughes.
— Michael Klim (@MichaelKlimAus) November 27, 2014
Sheer shock and sadness at the passing of Phil Hughes. My condolences and thoughts with his loved ones, friends and team mates.
— Anna Meares (@AnnaMeares) November 27, 2014
Our condolences and prayers with Phil Hughes' family. May his soul rest in peace. #PhilHughes #CricketFamily
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 27, 2014
I can’t believe the news about Phil Hughes. Such a tragedy. My thoughts and condolences go out to Phil’s family & friends. #RIP
— Billy Slater (@billyslater) November 27, 2014
