Sean Abbott collapses after the ball hits Phillip Hughes, 10 years after the late star’s death. clock

Sean Abbott wept as family and friends paid tribute to the late Australian cricketer Philip Hughes on Wednesday, 10 years after he tragically died after being hit in the neck while batting. They were also seen wiping themselves. Abbott took the fatal shot that hit Hughes during a Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2014. NSW players consoled Abbott during an emotional tribute on the fourth day of the Sheffield Shield v Tasmania match at the SCG, with a minute’s silence before the start of the game.

Hughes, who represented Australia in 26 Tests, 25 ODIs and one T20I, died three days before his 26th birthday.

Sheffield Shield players have been wearing black armbands at matches since Saturday in tribute to Hughes.

“Today marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of our beloved son and brother, Philip Joel Hughes,” the family said in a message.

“Philip was a loving, funny and approachable person to be around.” Local media reports said Abbott planned the match to coincide with the anniversary of one of the saddest events in Australian sport. It is said that he was consulted in advance as to whether or not he would consent to such treatment.

The family added: “He always aimed to make those around him smile and enjoy the little things in life. That’s where his beautiful smile came from, shining brightly even during difficult times. “This is a testament to the kind of person he was.” We loved everything about him.

“He was the light of our lives. Philip loved his family deeply and lived his life with respect for everyone around him.

Cricket Australia has pre-planned a series of initiatives to mark the 10th anniversary of Hughes’ death, including a memorial before the start of the second Test between India and Australia, scheduled for December 6-10 at Adelaide Oval. I was planning to.

“From a small-town country boy, Philip became a 20-year-old Test cricketer for Australia, where he played on some of the toughest pitches around the world, alongside some of the toughest cricketers on the world stage. But he never forgot where he played, where he came from and who helped him,” his family said in a message.

“He was a unique person who took a risky and adventurous step to conquer the dream he set for himself to become Test Buggy Green Number 408.

“He played cricket for the right reasons and had the ability to take it all in his stride. He loved being part of the team and representing Australia in the game he loved so deeply. Cricket Australia, which has produced a special documentary about him, will air it ahead of the second Test between India and Australia as part of a two-week commemorative program.

Hughes, who hit 63, collapsed before receiving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and was subsequently taken to Sydney’s St Vincent’s Hospital, where he underwent surgery and was put into a coma.

However, Hughes never recovered from the blow and died on November 27th. As the team went through a period of transition, the left-handed Hughes was considered one of Australia’s most promising cricketers.

In the Adelaide Test between Australia and India, which took place after his death 10 years ago, the southpaw was observed pre-match with a 63 seconds applause (the score he had batted in his last match) and was made the home team’s 13th player. Selected.

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