Published: Nov 26, 2015, 03:37 PM (IST)
Edited: Nov 26, 2015, 03:40 PM (IST)
Sydney: Australian skipper Steve Smith has revealed that he was shaken up by the recent training accident, which reminded him of Phillip Hughes on the eve of the former teammate’s first death anniversary. The incident took place when top-order batsman Mitchell Marsh‘s shot struck on back of the head of net bowler Tom Cotter-Gilles, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. Describing the Hughes’ incident as `horrible`, the 26-year-old admitted that some of the players are still shaken up by the tragic accident. FULL SCORECARD: Australia vs New Zealand, 3rd Test at Adelaide
Paying tribute to Hughes, Smith said that his side would go out and try their best to play well on his death anniversary. Hughes succumbed to injuries on November 27 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. Australia and New Zealand are set to create history as they are going to play the first day and night Test match with pink ball at the Adelaide Oval from Friday.
On the first anniversary of the tragic death of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes, questions are being asked whether cricket administrators have done “everything humanly possible” to ensure player safety. Hughes, who played 26 Tests, died from bleeding on the brain on November 27 last year after being hit on the base of the skull by a rising ball at the Sydney Cricket Ground during a domestic match. His death — a freak accident — stunned Australia and the world cricket community, sparking an outpouring of grief. READ: Phillip Hughes tragedy: Remembering the day the cricketing world was shaken
While Cricket Australia immediately boosted the medical presence at grounds and now requires all players to wear a helmet that meets certain safety standards, Hughes’ long-time coach and mentor Neil D’Costa said he was still not convinced it was enough.
