10 years on REMEMBERING PHIP HUGHES
New Idea|November 25, 2024
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10 years on  REMEMBERING PHIP HUGHES

A decade has gone by since Phillip Hughes passed away, and yet, out on the cricket fields and in the sheds, in the stands and at his hometown pub, his legacy burns brighter than ever.

But while there's hope that Phillip's death on November 27, 2014 brought safety changes to the sport, there's also still pain.

Former Australian captain, Michael Clarke, said the moments he helped Phillip's parents Virginia and Greg in those final days have never left him.

"It's the hardest thing I've ever had to do," Michael told the Daily Telegraph.

"People say it gets easier. As you get older you might find ways to adjust, but I don't think it does get easier.

This story is from the November 25, 2024 edition of New Idea.

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