November 27, 2022, is the 8th death anniversary of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes, who died in a sad accident on the field while batting in a domestic game in 2014. Fans on the internet remembered the left-handed talented batter and the gem of a person Hughes was by trending #63NotOutForever on Sunday.
The world of cricket received the terrible news that Phillip Hughes died, at the age of 25, after being hit by a bouncer on the side of his head, below the helmet, while batting in a Shield game in Sydney.
Batting for South Australia against New South Wales, Hughes was batting on 63* when he missed an attempted hook to pacer Sean Abbott, causing a cerebral hemorrhage. He was rushed to the hospital from the SCG and underwent surgery, and was then in an induced coma before passing away. Hughes played 26 Tests for Australia and scored three centuries, and a total of 26 first-class centuries after debuting for NSW at the age of 18, and later played for South Australia.
Netizens paid tribute to Phil Hughes on Sunday on his 8th death anniversary. Here are some tweets:
63 not out, forever#philipHughes
โ Venkat Sreenath (@VenkatSreenath9) November 27, 2022
Remembering Philip Hughes๐๐ป#63NotOutForever
โ Ayush (@AyushGandhii) November 27, 2022
8 years since this tragic incident happened on the cricket field. RIP Philip Hughes you will always be missed. #63NotOutForever ๐๐ฅบ pic.twitter.com/tonrsVDySg
โ Jayesh LPfied (@_SarcasticChan) November 27, 2022
Remembering Philip hughes on this death anniversary ๐.He was so talented but unfortunately a bouncer ended him, but he will always remain not out on 63 us.#philiphughes #63NotOutForever #INDvNZ #GOAT๐ต #indvsnz pic.twitter.com/RnlSnpXuQ4
โ Jatin Gulati (@itsjatingulati) November 27, 2022
Philip Hughes๐๐ pic.twitter.com/nGKfSk4JU9
โ Owais Rashid๐ (@Owais_e_karni) November 27, 2022
One of the saddest and worst day in Cricket history! ๐๐
Remembering Philip Hughes, the talented young batsman who was loved by all. Gone but never forgotten. Miss you, Legend ๐๐
63 FOREVER NOT OUT #408#PhilipHughes #63NotOut #408Forever pic.twitter.com/veCr0Pkgw2
โ Aarav Gautam (@IAmAarav8) November 27, 2022
On this day in 2014 ๐.#63NotOutForever#GOAT๐ต#AUS pic.twitter.com/ksmFtYd2hT
โ Hari ODURI ๐ค (@Hari_Oduri) November 27, 2022
Exactly 8 years ago๐๐๐
63 not out forever #PhilipHughes RIP ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/frKEQV0UgVโ Pintu Yadav (@pintuabd18) November 26, 2022
You always remember Phillip Hughes in cricket history ๐๐๐#63NotOutForever pic.twitter.com/JjhIIJuIFO
โ Chetan Choudhary ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ณ (@ChetanC75495924) November 27, 2022
Exactly 8 years ago๐
63 not out forever #PhilipHughes RIP ๐ #63NotOutForever pic.twitter.com/q8KPFn0gvTโ R.Saravanan (R.Saran) (@saranram) November 27, 2022
The impact of Phil Huges’ shocking death and how it was brought out – by a bouncer hitting the back of his head – had an effect across cricketers in the world. Batsman started to wear stem guards – joined with the helmet on the back side – and the ICC introduced mandatory concussion protocol every time a batsman get hit on his helmet.
