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4. A very sad day

Reply to T_i_B (Original post)

Fri Nov 28, 2014, 07:08 PM

Nov 2014

Cricket is a beautiful sport and the test matches are an art form. Although I am new to the game, this fellow was obviously an artist at his craft. He stood hard in the crease, near the heat. Although he knew he risked pain and injury, this was a grim reminder of the actual risk of playing so close to the edge. My heart goes out to his family, and the bowler. Consider the design flaw, improve the helmet, and honor the game in his memory.

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Phillip Hughes: Australian batsman dies, aged 25 [View all] T_i_B Nov 2014 OP

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