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Sachin Tendulkar, Adam Gilchrist shocked to hear of Phillip Hughes' sad death
Updated : Sep 29, 2017, 06:18 PM IST
Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar expressed in Twitter that he was shocked to hear the demise of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes, calling it as a sad day for cricket, and extended his condolence to the family and friends of Hughes.
Cricketers and fans together took to Twitter to show their support and empathy for Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes passed away on Thursday.
Shocked to hear about Phil. Sad day for cricket. Deepest condolences to family, friends and well wishers. RIP #PhilipHughes
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 27, 201
Hughes succumbed to injuries he endured when he was hit by a bouncer at the SCG on Tuesday. The 25-year-old South Australian batsman, who was pushing for a Test recall against India in Brisbane next week, was knocked out after the ball made impact under his helmet, behind his left ear.
Fans and cricketers took to social media to show their sympathy for the deceased cricketer and his family and friends.
South Africa ODI team captain A.B. de Villiers tweeted after learning about Hughes' death. He branded it as a very dark day.
Heart broken! A very dark day. You will be missed, Phil Hughes. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family & friends.
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) November 27, 2014
Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh tweeted that his heart goes out to his family.
Dark day for cricket can't believe Phil hughes has gone! Rip my friend ! My heart goes out to his family !shocking pic.twitter.com/PEPDREs1Wh
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 27, 2014
A shocked former Australian captain, Adam Gilchrist, also took to twitter to share his sympathy.
No no no no no. RIP Phillip Hughes
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) November 27, 2014
For eternity the spirit of Cap No. 408 #RIPPhilHughes
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) November 27, 2014
May those footprints in the sand now support another young man in need. #SeanAbbott
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) November 27, 2014
South African all-rounder David Miller posted that it is a very sad news to wake up to. He added that his thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Hughes.
The Indian cricket board, BCCI, also showed their respect towards the deceased batsman. They posted that their condolences and prayers are with Hughes' family, adding that may the Australian's soul rest in peace.
The first Test between India and Australia is to get underway next week in Brisbane, but it hangs in the balance now that Hughes has passed away. The decision over the first match still needs to be announced though.