And Its Smith Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I am not really a follower of cricket,but I am quite surprised how many people seem to think this kind of bowling is an acceptable part of the bowlers armoury.Are bowlers really prepared to gamble when they know the consequences can be so grave?If a bowler throws a similar bowl in a game today and the same thing happens will you still say there is nothing wrong with that it is just part of the game? You clearly don't understand cricket so why comment on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 A tragic accident. Some very rough calculations guess that there are probably around 10,000-15,000 bouncers bowled each year in professional cricket. If we take it as 10,000 then that's 500,000 in the last fifty years. What has happened to Hughes has now happend twice in the history of cricket. So that's a 0.00004% chance. It is just terrible bad luck. My guess is that nobody within the game of cricket will call for bouncers to be outlawed after this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Terrible news, genuinely shocking. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 A very good article on cric info explaining he was actually hit on the neck not the head http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/current/story/803763.html In a sense, it's incredible that he was revived on the pitch. Such a sad loss, will be interesting to see how the Cricket Authorities deal with this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 So sad - it's nothing more than a tragic accident. I hope his family and friends can gain some solace that he died doing something he loved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 A very good article on cric info explaining he was actually hit on the neck not the head http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/current/story/803763.html In a sense, it's incredible that he was revived on the pitch. Such a sad loss, will be interesting to see how the Cricket Authorities deal with this.. Just read that the doctor was quoted as saying that injuries such as this usually prove instantly fatal, the actions of doctors at the ground at least gave the family a chance to say goodbye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Let's hope Sean Abbott has people around him, sure he won't be feeling ok like someone suggested ridiculously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Just read that the doctor was quoted as saying that injuries such as this usually prove instantly fatal, the actions of doctors at the ground at least gave the family a chance to say goodbye Correct. The vertebral artery splitting is so incredibly rare and is fatal almost immediately in 99% of cases. The fact he died later is because of the immediate assistance of the staff alleviating the downward pressure on his brain - though it was impossible to save him to be honest. I grew up in New South Wales and everyone in the whole country is devastated. A wonderful young man, such a tragedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 27, 2014 Author Admin Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Saw on TV this morning a Dr stated that there had been less than 100 instances of this happening before - and only once ever during a cricket match Very sad :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalonred Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I'm feeling quite sad, in fact, very sad this morning, strange really as I (obviously) have no connection with Phil Hughes. It really is awful that a young man, 25 (26 on Sunday) can lose his life playing a game he loves....and lose it so easily! The bowler did nothing wrong, Sean Abbott was bowling the way he should, against a professional Batsman who has had these types of balls bowled at him for the whole of his playing career, luck was not on their side..... I feel so sorry for Phils family, for his friends and for Cricket in general, such a loss. I feel most sorry for Sean Abbott, he must be devastated, he did nothing wrong but suddenly he managed to critically hurt an opposition player, another person, another Aussie, another professional cricketer, his friend..... with a stock bouncer... will he recover from the shock? I hope so, he'll have lots of help, I think he'll need it. RIP Phil Hughes God bless Sean Abbott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 You clearly don't understand cricket so why comment on it?It does'nt seem that complicated to me Dave.The bowler uses a certain type of bowling action to intimidate the batsman.This in turn occasionally albeit very rarely injuries the batsman.The intent is all too clear.What have I misunderstood?You are obviously much wiser than me so perhaps you can enlighten me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Let's have the row over short pitched bowling another day please? RIP Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I'm feeling quite sad, in fact, very sad this morning, strange really as I (obviously) have no connection with Phil Hughes. It really is awful that a young man, 25 (26 on Sunday) can lose his life playing a game he loves....and lose it so easily! The bowler did nothing wrong, Sean Abbott was bowling the way he should, against a professional Batsman who has had these types of balls bowled at him for the whole of his playing career, luck was not on their side..... I feel so sorry for Phils family, for his friends and for Cricket in general, such a loss. I feel most sorry for Sean Abbott, he must be devastated, he did nothing wrong but suddenly he managed to critically hurt an opposition player, another person, another Aussie, another professional cricketer, his friend..... with a stock bouncer... will he recover from the shock? I hope so, he'll have lots of help, I think he'll need it. RIP Phil Hughes God bless Sean Abbott Well said mate. 63 not out forever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 It does'nt seem that complicated to me Dave.The bowler uses a certain type of bowling action to intimidate the batsman.This in turn occasionally albeit very rarely injuries the batsman.The intent is all too clear.What have I misunderstood?You are obviously much wiser than me so perhaps you can enlighten me! Sean Abbott has done absolutely nothing wrong. Bouncers are apart of the game and have been for years, just like yorkers and slower balls. It's a tactic to gain advantage over the batsmen, to rough him up a little. The great West Indies team did this extremely well and with no helmets in those days. What has happened to Hughes is very, very bad luck! It's a sad day for cricket, thoughts are with Phil Hughes family and ovcourse Sean Abbott! What makes it more sad is that Phil was about to get a call up to the Australian side to replace Clarke who has a injury. RIP Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Let's have the row over short pitched bowling another day please? RIP Phil.Fair point Michael.RIP Phil.Condolences to all affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Having seen and heard some of the reports, it seems it was a freak and tragic accident. Very sad at no age at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 rip hughes, the only small comfort is he died what he loved doing, thoughts are with his family and friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Very sad. It does sound like a freak accident, but a terrible thing to happen to a young man. Condolences to family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 A very sad day. I know there's been some debate on helmet design, but could anything realistically protect him from a blow to the neck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 A very sad day. I know there's been some debate on helmet design, but could anything realistically protect him from a blow to the neck? a motorbike helmet? its just a freak accident and a tragic death, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 27, 2014 Author Admin Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 A very sad day. I know there's been some debate on helmet design, but could anything realistically protect him from a blow to the neck? The simple answer is probably no. It is literally the fact his head was turned so far around at the moment the ball made impact. One of those situations where it will only happen 1 in a million times. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 The simple answer is probably no. It is literally the fact his head was turned so far around at the moment the ball made impact. One of those situations where it will only happen 1 in a million times. RIP a couple of mil higher or lower and he would of been fine, sadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 27, 2014 Author Admin Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 a couple of mil higher or lower and he would of been fine, sadly A graphic released by Masuri, the manufacturer of the helmet worn by batsman Phil Hughes, highlights the difference between the two models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I find the whole tragic loss of such a young life in such tragic way very upsetting. Phil Hughes is sadly gone and no doubt our thoughts are with his family and friends. We should also think about poor Sean Abbot who must be in a shocked and terrible state. He has to carry the fact he bowled the fatal ball. He'll need some very specialist counselling to help come to terms with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 I find the whole tragic loss of such a young life in such tragic way very upsetting. Phil Hughes is sadly gone and no doubt our thoughts are with his family and friends. We should also think about poor Sean Abbot who must be in a shocked and terrible state. He has to carry the fact he bowled the fatal ball. He'll need some very specialist counselling to help come to terms with it. totally agree, he never intended to kill hughes, rough him up with a short one yes but not this, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Incredibly sad news, I've spent my entire life playing, watching and being involved in cricket & it was devastating to hear the news this morning. Whilst maybe not the time to discuss, this was a total accident, you cannot outlaw a bouncer, what about getting hit on the head in the crowd? Should all spectators where helmets? Should we play with a plastic ball? If you outlaw a bouncer you might as well bring a 70mph speed limit into F1...... What Sean Abbott must be feeling now. I hope he can recover as I'm sure Hughes would have wanted him to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Incredibly sad news, I've spent my entire life playing, watching and being involved in cricket & it was devastating to hear the news this morning. Whilst maybe not the time to discuss, this was a total accident, you cannot outlaw a bouncer, what about getting hit on the head in the crowd? Should all spectators where helmets? Should we play with a plastic ball? If you outlaw a bouncer you might as well bring a 70mph speed limit into F1...... What Sean Abbott must be feeling now. I hope he can recover as I'm sure Hughes would have wanted him to. those in charge of cricket arn't know for taking knee jerk reactions, I agree the bouncer is part of the game, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Taunton Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 A graphic released by Masuri, the manufacturer of the helmet worn by batsman Phil Hughes, highlights the difference between the two models There's a picture on the bbc that shows this graphic and a siloette of where they believe the ball hit him. If he was wearing the latest helmet 50% of the ball would have hit the grille. Tragic accident in a game we all love and play on a weekly basis. RIP hughsey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicolin Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 R I P Wasteful loss of talent . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avalonred Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 There's a picture on the bbc that shows this graphic and a siloette of where they believe the ball hit him. If he was wearing the latest helmet 50% of the ball would have hit the grille. Tragic accident in a game we all love and play on a weekly basis. RIP hughsey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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