Yes, it was a tragedy indeed of an epic proportion !!
I don't know much about Phil Hughes apart from the last Ashes in England when he partnered Ashton Agar on debut at Trent Bridge, the Aussie had a usual batting collapse and it was 9/117 when Agar came to the middle, lucky that he knew, the much more experienced Hughes on the other side would partner him to achieve the highest ever 10th wicket partnership of 163 runs in a test match !!
Agar eventually got out at 98 - the highest ever run scored by a number 11. And Phillip Hughes a rock at the other end and a stateman like at 81 not out, not his finest batting display but it's the inning that will for a very long time enbedded into test cricket history especially in the Ashes !!
For Phil's own piece of batting history, he hitted two sixes in a row when he reached his first test century and then scored a second century in the 2nd innings in the same match, those are the moments I think Philip Hughes would like us to remember him with !
Such a humble and likeable bloke , never said a bad word about the selector and just happily playing the sport he loves - the sadest words he ever said about his selection - I have plenty of time !!
May Phil Hughes rest in peace !!
Our prayers are with his soul and his family .
Ps. When the accident occurred. Hughes was unbeaten at 63! So he is now a forever Not Out Champ !