Anyone for cricket?

[Macca 17,034]

A terrible tragedy and to be taken so young is difficult to understand.

I feel deep sympathy for his family and teammates.

RIP Phillip

[wattsindawes 57]

Still speechless.

Rest Easy Phil - Forever in our hearts.

[gsmith12 491]

In my 71 years I cannot remember a passing of a sportsman that has brought a similar response from all over the globe.

Astonishing.

[jazza 1,323]

Sadly watched enzed completely dominate the pakis last night.

they are building a team very well,although hard to judge when other countries are so weak.

They certainly showed how to bat on flat AI type wickets.

[gsmith12 491]

Brendon McCullum made this statement, earlier today:

"On behalf of the BLACKCAPS I want to make the following statement. Our focus at the moment is not on our performances, it is all about Phil. We are heartbroken for Phil's family, Greg, Virginia, Megan and Jason. No one should go through what you guys are going through right now. We are reaching out to Phil's family, Michael Clarke and the Australian boys, medical staff, fans, all who have been affected by Phil's passing. We are also reaching out to Sean Abbott. You are all in our thoughts, our hearts and in Phil's case, our memories. Cricket is a sport, but the cricket community is a family. We are here for you, we are thinking ofyou."

I have nothing to add.

[jazza 1,323]

Brendon McCullum made this statement, earlier today:

"On behalf of the BLACKCAPS I want to make the following statement. Our focus at the moment is not on our performances, it is all about Phil. We are heartbroken for Phil's family, Greg, Virginia, Megan and Jason. No one should go through what you guys are going through right now. We are reaching out to Phil's family, Michael Clarke and the Australian boys, medical staff, fans, all who have been affected by Phil's passing. We are also reaching out to Sean Abbott. You are all in our thoughts, our hearts and in Phil's case, our memories. Cricket is a sport, but the cricket community is a family. We are here for you, we are thinking ofyou."

I have nothing to add.

Last night,the kiwis refused to place a fielder in short even wearing a helmut.The commentator said BMc was quoted as saying they would rather lose the test than put a fielder under that pressure.

[gsmith12 491]

Fox played highlights of Phil's magnificent ton against South Africa tonight, jeez I found it hard to watch.

[MadAsHell 4,215]

It will be very interesting to see how the Adelaide Test plays out when it begins on Tuesday, and the manner in which it's played. Will be working so won't get to catch a big deal of it apart from the final day.

Cricket Australia, the BCCI and all the venues and partners deserve a lot of credit for the way they've handled everything during a difficult time.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Fox played highlights of Phil's magnificent ton against South Africa tonight, jeez I found it hard to watch.

maybe this is why our koori's have image warnings for deceased brothers. hard to take

[gsmith12 491]

Some low life listed the order of service booklet from Phillip Hughes' funeral on eBay before the proceedings had even finished.

Fortunately eBay had the decency to remove the listing.

Disgusting.

[Biffen 12,947]

Some low life listed the order of service booklet from Phillip Hughes' funeral on eBay before the proceedings had even finished.

Fortunately eBay had the decency to remove the listing.

Disgusting.

I still have a photo of Don Bradman in a compromising situation with Dawn Frasier,or Tamee ,I can never tell.

[gsmith12 491]

I still have a photo of Don Bradman in a compromising situation with Dawn Frasier,or Tamee ,I can never tell.

Not Malcolm ? He did have a habit of losing his strides.

[gsmith12 491]

The team for the first test in Adelaide - 1 Chris Rogers, 2 David Warner, 3 Shane Watson, 4 Michael Clarke (capt), 5 Steven Smith, 6 Mitchell Marsh, 7 Brad Haddin (wk), 8 Mitchell Johnson, 9 Ryan Harris, 10 Peter Siddle, 11 Nathan Lyon.

Hazlewood unlucky whilst Lyon needs to show something on a track that should suit, his form has been horrible.

[45HG 1,559]

Hughes 13th man was a nice touch IMO

[Biffen 12,947]

Hughes 13th man was a nice touch IMO

The 63 Not out

The 408 on the shirt

The 13th Man.

Yes .it is too much now.a bit

[45HG 1,559]

How's that b grade park cricketer of a captain of ours going?

[Grapeviney 9,801]

How's that b grade park cricketer of a captain of ours going?

As Titus O'Reilly tweeted: Clarke's century will go down as one of the most iconic since Warner's yesterday.

[gsmith12 491]

3 centuries, a wonderful tribute to the memory of PH.

A number of critics of MC are no doubt reconsidering given the way the Captain has performed in the past couple of weeks.

[Biffen 12,947]

How's that b grade park cricketer of a captain of ours going?

Flat track, b grade bowling.

of course he will cash in.

[Qwerty30 196]

Flat track, b grade bowling.

of course he will cash in.

Back is shot, he has lost a close mate......

How much easier can it get?

[dee-luded 2,959]

How's that b grade park cricketer of a captain of ours going?

a courageous knock from him...

[dee-luded 2,959]

3 centuries, a wonderful tribute to the memory of PH.

A number of critics of MC are no doubt reconsidering given the way the Captain has performed in the past couple of weeks.

not reconsidering, but respecting a fine effort. and leadership from the front. he has to show this 'L' every test.

[jazza 1,323]

Gee, lyon desperately needs a short leg and a captain that can set him one.Might get another 100 wickets.

I do miss the easy catches that doolan dropped when there.

[Qwerty30 196]

Gee, lyon desperately needs a short leg and a captain that can set him one.Might get another 100 wickets.

I do miss the easy catches that doolan dropped when there.

Might help if he could bowl a consistent smart line. But I guess that's the captains fault.....

[jazza 1,323]

Might help if he could bowl a consistent smart line. But I guess that's the captains fault.....

Not sure if it is the captains fault.

but i will take your word for it.