AUS vs IND: Cricket Australia to honor Phil Hughes on his 10th death anniversary

Cricket Australia (CA) will pay tribute to Phillip Hughes with solemn commemorations marking the 10-year anniversary of his tragic death, which occurred just days before his 26th birthday in 2014. Flags will fly at half-mast, and players will don black armbands as the cricketing world reflects on the life and legacy of one of its most beloved figures.

The Sheffield Shield round beginning this Saturday will kick off two weeks of remembrance. Hughes’ former team, South Australia, will face Western Australia in Adelaide, while his childhood team, New South Wales, takes on Tasmania at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) starting Sunday. Queensland and Victoria will also compete at the Gabba.

A moment of silence will precede play on the fourth day of each match, with the Sydney and Brisbane games aligning with November 27 — the exact date of Hughes’ passing in 2014.

In addition, CA plans to honor Hughes during the Adelaide Test against India, starting December 6. The match coincides with the anniversary of Test cricket resuming in Australia following Hughes’ death. A documentary created in collaboration with Hughes’ family will air before play, showcasing his life and achievements.

"We understand this will be a time of reflection for the many people who knew and admired Phillip Hughes," Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley said. "We wanted to ensure that the Hughes family, particularly, were comfortable with any commemorations and that we celebrate Phillip's life and incredible achievements appropriately."

Hughes’ passing, after being struck on the neck by a bouncer during a domestic match at the SCG, remains one of cricket's darkest moments. He was 63 not out at the time, a score immortalized in tributes, including a 63-second applause at the Adelaide Oval during the first Test after his death.

Off the field, Hughes’ legacy endures. His family continues to run the Four 0 Eight Angus cattle farm on the New South Wales north coast, preserving his connection to his hometown of Macksville.

Hughes played 26 Tests for Australia and was seen as a future mainstay in the national team.