Phillip Hughes to be honoured by Cricket Australia on his first death anniversary

Phillip Hughes will be honoured during the Australia vs New Zealand 2015, 3rd Test in Adelaide.

Melbourne: Cricket Australia confirmed that it is planning to pay tributes to late batsman Phillip Hughes on his first death anniversary during the third Test against New Zealand in Adelaide. Hughes succumbed to injuries on November 25 last year after being struck by a bouncer during a domestic match in Sydney. The 25-year-old South Australian batsman was knocked out after the ball made impact under his helmet, on the back of the neck. According to Sydney Morning Herald, a CA spokesman said that they were currently working with the team to arrange the most appropriate tribute for Hughes on the first day of the Adelaide Test. READ: Michael Clarke wears black band in memory of Phil Hughes in his final Test for Australia

Earlier this year, CA chief executive James Sutherland had said a review would be made in order to avoid a tragedy like that to occur again on a cricket field. The review will primarily look into the causes and circumstances which led to the player’s death and the potential use of protective equipment which could protect a player’s head and heart. Earlier, Australian captain Michael Clarke, who retired at the end of the Ashes 2015 wore a black band with the initials ‘P’ and ‘H’ for his ‘little brother’ Phillip Hughes in the Ashes. Hughes was hit on the back of his head while trying to play a stroke off Sean Abbott, and collapsed head-first onto the ground. Two days later, the Australian cricketer passed away in a Sydney hospital. Clarke, for whom Hughes was like a ‘little brother’, received praise from world over for the manner in which he handled the passing of the left-handed cricketer. Angus Porter: ICC should strictly enforce the British safety standards for helmets

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