Phil Hughes passed away after a head injury on Nov 27, 2014
Australian top-order batsman, Phil Hughes passed away on November 27, 2014, owing to cerebral haemorrhage after getting struck on the side of his head by a rising delivery during a domestic match in Sydney. The 25-year-old's funeral, which was held on December 3, 2014, was attended by cricketers and dignitaries including Australian PM Tony Abbott.