Phillip Hughes
Australian cricketer, Test match player
Born
November 30th, 1988
36 years ago
Died
November 27th, 2014
10 years ago — 25 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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An Australian cricketer, recognized for contributions to the national team as a batsman. Made a significant impact in Test matches, debuting in 2009 and gaining attention for remarkable performances. Exhibited exceptional skill in domestic cricket, especially with New South Wales. Tragically passed away in 2014 due to a fatal injury sustained during a match.
Scored 26 Test matches for Australia
Achieved over 2,000 Test runs
Recorded a top score of 175 in Test cricket
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