News: MCC Statement On Phillip Hughes (1988-2014): R.I.P

MCC has expressed its deepest condolences at the death of Australia batsman Phillip Hughes. The MCC flag at Lord's has been lowered in respect.

Hughes, 25, died in St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney overnight after being hit on the head by a bouncer during a Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket Ground two days ago.

He did not regain conciousness following the incident and died surrounded by his family and friends.

The left-handed opening batsman had a successful stint at Lord's for Middlesex in 2009 and is remembered fondly by those who he befriended during that time.

MCC President David Morgan, who watched Hughes' Test debut in South Africa, said: "This devastating loss has shocked the cricket world, and on behalf of MCC I offer our condolences to his family and friends.

"I well remember his first series in South Africa. Phillip was a fine cricketer and one who we will tragically never have the chance to see batting again here at the Home of Cricket.

"Cricket can be a dangerous sport, but for a talented young man to lose his life playing the game he loved is beyond most people's comprehension.

"Known as he was to so many at Lord's, this news will be hard felt."

Hughes was an instant success during his time at Lord's, scoring 118 in his first innings at the Ground, against Glamorgan in the County Championship.

He played in the Ashes series in England that summer, and in total appeared in 26 Tests for his country, scoring 1,535 runs at an average of 32.65 with three centuries.

Undoubtedly his finest moment in an Australia shirt came in his second Test against South Africa at Durban, where at the age of 20 he became the youngest player to score two centuries in the same Test.
And like 10 hours ago, Piers Morgan who is a cricket fan, amongst other sports, tweeted this:

Can't stop thinking about Phil Hughes. I suspect everyone around the world who loves cricket is feeling the same & praying he pulls through.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 27, 2014

A ball hit Hughes and now he's gone, just like that!
It's thanksgiving day in USA today, take time to be thankful and grateful to God every second of your life and on this special day today, give Him more praises!
What are YOU thankful for?
R.I.P Phillip Hughes!!!