Vale Phillip Hughes

[Cabinet96]

The last dropping was ridiculous though, after his performance at TB.

I've thought a few times since the actual game itself, before Thursday, but I always wondered what would have happened had he got a ton. Certainly wouldn't have got dropped after Lords you'd think, and Australia piled up the runs at Old Trafford. Kind of got forgotten amid all the focus on Agar that he was stranded in the 80s.

 

[andmark]

There was a bat out at the Wales vs South Africa rugby match today which is nice. As I'm typing, I have heard that there is a Cricket bat behind the goalpost at Reading's football match; again great respect.

I'm really tempted to make a thread about the issues on the bouncer, rules, etc this incident raises and what should be done. My problem is that I get the feeling that lots of people on here seem to be seeing such discussion as disrespectful. Alternatively, issues like these should be discussed to the fullest extent by Cricket fans so the game can advance and try to at least explore ways as to how incidents like this could be prevented/ if they could be prevented. As far as I can see, discussing the use of the bouncer now is not disrespectful and it is in fact necessary. What do you guys think, should I make such a thread or not?

 

[GIMH]

Yeah tbh I'd rather not thing about what if in those situations because to change one thing is to change everything and it can destroy you mentally, but purely from a cricketing pov it was a crass decision.

 

[GIMH]

There was a bat out at the Wales vs South Africa rugby match today which is nice. As I'm typing, I have heard that there is a Cricket bat behind the goalpost at Reading's football match; again great respect.

I'm really tempted to make a thread about the issues on the bouncer, rules, etc this incident raises and what should be done. My problem is that I get the feeling that lots of people on here seem to be seeing such discussion as disrespectful. Alternatively, issues like these should be discussed to the fullest extent by Cricket fans so the game can advance and try to at least explore ways as to how incidents like this could be prevented/ if they could be prevented. As far as I can see, discussing the use of the bouncer now is not disrespectful and it is in fact necessary. What do you guys think, should I make such a thread or not?

Not now mate, IMO.

 

[wpdavid]

There was a bat out at the Wales vs South Africa rugby match today which is nice. As I'm typing, I have heard that there is a Cricket bat behind the goalpost at Reading's football match; again great respect.

I'm really tempted to make a thread about the issues on the bouncer, rules, etc this incident raises and what should be done. My problem is that I get the feeling that lots of people on here seem to be seeing such discussion as disrespectful. Alternatively, issues like these should be discussed to the fullest extent by Cricket fans so the game can advance and try to at least explore ways as to how incidents like this could be prevented/ if they could be prevented. As far as I can see, discussing the use of the bouncer now is not disrespectful and it is in fact necessary. What do you guys think, should I make such a thread or not?

I'd leave it a week.

And, yeah it's good to see the bats out at a few of the English football grounds.

https://twitter.com/hashtag/putoutyourbats?src=hash

 

[Biryani Pillow]

They put a bat out at half time in the Bath v Harlequins match last night and there is one out at Twickenham today.

 

[Tangles]

The response of the cricket and sports world has been great.

 

[Pothas]

Yeah it has been amazing, I still can't imagine how it is going to be when Australia play again though. Like a lot of other people I can't even imagine watching cricket right now, I know that is going to change but we have not been through something like this before.

Feels kind of self-centered but his year of birth is the same as mine (and I am sure plenty of others on here) and it really brings it home whenever I see the 1988-2014, just horrid.

 

[Spikey]

The last dropping was ridiculous though, after his performance at TB.

It sucked 'cause after the first test I was opposed to dropping Cowan just 'cause it made it easier to fit Warner in for the 3rd test. Sure enough we drop Cowan, won't drop Usman after one game, so Smith or Hughes have to so we can play Warner (at 6!!!)

the boy Cab nailed it at the time. http://www.cricketweb.net/forum/ash...ficial-second-test-lord-s-14.html#post3099828

 

[Riggins]

hey spikey you got a link to that article about marcus north should be captain cos clarke not being up to it. clarkey been monumental through this.

 

[Spikey]

Marcus North Test captain | Michael Clarke

the amazing poll isnt there though

 

[Cabinet96]

It sucked 'cause after the first test I was opposed to dropping Cowan just 'cause it made it easier to fit Warner in for the 3rd test. Sure enough we drop Cowan, won't drop Usman after one game, so Smith or Hughes have to so we can play Warner (at 6!!!)

the boy Cab nailed it at the time. http://www.cricketweb.net/forum/ash...ficial-second-test-lord-s-14.html#post3099828

How do you find these?

 

[OverratedSanity]

I almost teared up when I heard that short tribute by Richie Benaud for Hughes. Just thinking about the fact Richie has outlived Hughes really hits home how soon he's passed.

 

[Cabinet96]

Found an old four and six sign in my room Hughes signed for me at Lords in 09.

 

[cnerd123]

"Phillip will forever remain 63 not out." | cricket.com.au

 

[Zinzan]

Nice touch this. South African bowler Mbulelo Budaza offers support to Sean Abbott | Sport | The Guardian If anyone can relate to what Abbott will be going through, it's this guy.

 

[Goughy]

There was a bat out at the Wales vs South Africa rugby match today which is nice. As I'm typing, I have heard that there is a Cricket bat behind the goalpost at Reading's football match; again great respect.

I'm really tempted to make a thread about the issues on the bouncer, rules, etc this incident raises and what should be done. My problem is that I get the feeling that lots of people on here seem to be seeing such discussion as disrespectful. Alternatively, issues like these should be discussed to the fullest extent by Cricket fans so the game can advance and try to at least explore ways as to how incidents like this could be prevented/ if they could be prevented. As far as I can see, discussing the use of the bouncer now is not disrespectful and it is in fact necessary. What do you guys think, should I make such a thread or not?

I dont think anyone on here would find such a discussion disrespectful. There are issues here worth discussing and probably should be discussed. I am sure we could have a reasoned debate about it right now if we had to. But, for me, the key point is that we dont have to do it right now and it can wait. The topic will still be there at a later date and I think we can all discuss it then rather than during his difficult time. I dont believe it to be disrespectful but I also dont see any value in debating bouncers and player safety immediately.

 

[Senile Sentry]

I have nothing in common with Phil Hughes other than we are both homo sapiens and that we love cricket. But I cried the day I heard the news. Just couldn't work the whole day. Cricket would never be the same game again.

Phil, forever 25 in our hearts. You lucky sob.

 

[Zinzan]

Mid-concert shout-out by Elton while in concert in Munich. Another wonderful touch

Elton John Stops Concert In Honour Of Phil Hughes | 'This Song's For You Phil' - YouTube

 

[ankitj]

Martin Crowe's note: Martin Crowe: Towards a kinder, gentler game | Cricinfo Magazine | ESPN Cricinfo

On a wider note, we can also learn that the game needs to calm down. I wrote in the Wisden Almanack this year that the tone of the game is in need of a serious retuning.