Phillip Hughes

Australia mandates neck protectors for batters

Governing body Cricket Australia had recommended the use of neck protectors since the death of Phillip Hughes in 2014 but a number of top batsmen, including David Warner and Steve Smith, have resisted wearing them.

Pakistani cricketer dies after being struck by ball

A Pakistani cricketer succumbs to his head injuries, two days after a bouncer struck him causing the fatal blow.

Tragic sporting deaths that sparked safety re-thinks

Batsman Phillip Hughes died after he was struck on the neck by a bouncer during an Australian domestic match in 2014, stunning the sporting world.

Cricket: Angered family walks out on final day of Hughes inquest

The family of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes walked out of an inquest into his death after a submission from the lawyer for Cricket Australia that the coroner should not rule on claims the batsman been subject to threatening language.

Substitutes suggested for cricket

Helmets should be compulsory for batsmen and fielders near the wicket, and substitutes considered for concussed players, a review into the death of Phillip Hughes says on Wednesday.

ICC considering concussion substitues

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering the use of concussion substitutes following a report on the death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes.

Rod Marsh: Ex-Australia keeper wants to change no-ball rule

A cricket umpire could be killed unless the no-ball rule is changed, according to Rod Marsh.

September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023

Australia mandates neck protectors for batters

Governing body Cricket Australia had recommended the use of neck protectors since the death of Phillip Hughes in 2014 but a number of top batsmen, including David Warner and Steve Smith, have resisted wearing them.

August 16, 2017
August 16, 2017

Pakistani cricketer dies after being struck by ball

A Pakistani cricketer succumbs to his head injuries, two days after a bouncer struck him causing the fatal blow.

October 14, 2016
October 14, 2016

Tragic sporting deaths that sparked safety re-thinks

Batsman Phillip Hughes died after he was struck on the neck by a bouncer during an Australian domestic match in 2014, stunning the sporting world.

October 14, 2016
October 14, 2016

Cricket: Angered family walks out on final day of Hughes inquest

The family of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes walked out of an inquest into his death after a submission from the lawyer for Cricket Australia that the coroner should not rule on claims the batsman been subject to threatening language.

May 12, 2016
May 12, 2016

Substitutes suggested for cricket

Helmets should be compulsory for batsmen and fielders near the wicket, and substitutes considered for concussed players, a review into the death of Phillip Hughes says on Wednesday.

May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016

ICC considering concussion substitues

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering the use of concussion substitutes following a report on the death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes.

September 2, 2015
September 2, 2015

Rod Marsh: Ex-Australia keeper wants to change no-ball rule

A cricket umpire could be killed unless the no-ball rule is changed, according to Rod Marsh.