Published: Nov 27, 2014, 02:50 PM (IST)
Edited: Nov 30, 2014, 12:36 PM (IST)
The unfortunate demise of Phil Hughes has prompted authorities to cancel the practice match between India and Cricket Australia XI at the Adelaide Oval, which was due to begin on Friday.
Sydney Morning Herald reported that the Indian cricketers were in the training session at the Adelaide Oval, when team director Ravi Shastri confirmed the tragic news of Hughes death, the news the players feared the most. The training was cancelled and players left immediately.
Due to the severity of the situation, the two-day practice had to be cancelled as the players wouldn’t be in the proper frame of mind. Earlier on Thursday, the second day of the Test between New Zealand and Pakistan match was also suspended in Sharjah.
The Indian team also offered their condolences to Hughes’ family.
“In this moment of grief, we pray that they are bestowed with divine strength to overcome this unfortunate tragedy,” they said in a statement. “As fellow cricketers we cherish the memories of playing along with him and deeply respect his contribution to the game of cricket.”
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