Australia to Commemorate Phillip Hughes’ Death with Tributes on 10th Anniversary

MELBOURNE, Nov 22 – Cricket stadiums across Australia will fly flags at half-mast and players will wear black armbands as the country commemorates the 10th anniversary of former Test opener Phillip Hughes’ tragic death.

This Saturday’s Sheffield Shield round marks the beginning of two weeks of tributes to Hughes, who tragically passed away just days before his 26th birthday in 2014 after being struck on the neck by a bouncer while batting for New South Wales in a domestic match.

As a mark of respect, players will wear black armbands during all Sheffield Shield matches, and a moment of silence will be observed before play on day four. These tributes, reported by Australian Associated Press, serve as a heartfelt reminder of Hughes’ legacy in Australian cricket.