Cricket world says goodbye to Hughes

CRICKETING WORLD SAYS GOODBYE TO PHILLIP HUGHES

* Shane Warne @ShaneWarne: Just an absolute tragedy that Hughesy is no longer with us. He was such an awesome young man, RIP buddy, shattered…

* Sachin Tendulkar @sachin_rt: Shocked to hear about Phil. Sad day for cricket. Deepest condolences to family, friends and well wishers. RIP #PhilipHughes

* Darren Lehmann @darren_lehmann: RIP you little champ, we are all going to miss you ! Love, prayers to all the Hughes family xxxx.

* Ian Botham @BeefyBotham: A very sad day for the world of cricket. So sorry for Phillip Hughes and his family . Spare a thought for Sean Abbott.

* Jacques Kallis @jacqueskallis75: Woke up to the news of Phil Hughes passing away. RIP buddy. Thoughts and prayers to friends and family. What a sad day.

* Adam Gilchrist @gilly381: No no no no no. RIP Phillip Hughes. And stay strong Sean Abbott. For eternity the spirit of Cap No. 408 #RIPPhilHughes

* Glenn McGrath @glennmcgrath11: Such terrible news with the passing of Phil Hughes. Our deepest sympathies to his family.

* AB de Villiers @ABdeVilliers17: Heart broken! A very dark day. You will be missed, Phil Hughes. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family & friends.

* Virat Kohli @imVkohli: Shocked and saddened by the news of Phil Huges. Horrible day for cricket. RIP Phil and may your family gain the strength to cope.

* Faf Du Plessis @faf1307: No man.shocking news that Phil Hughes has passed away.cant believe it.Everyone close to him will be in my prayers.#cricketingfamily.

* Michael Slater @mj_slats: There are just no words to express the sadness I feel. The world has lost a great man!

* Joe Root @joeroot05: Awful to wake up to the news of Phil Hughes! Tragic day for the sport. Thoughts go out to those close to him! #RIPPhilHughes.

* Nathan Lyon @NathLyon421: Today we lost one of the greats! RIP Hughes #408 #willbemissed #loveyamate.

* Rohit Sharma @ImRo45: Saddest day in cricket fraternity. Rest in peace mate and Sean Abbott stay strong #PhilHughes.

* Jesse Ryder @DijaRyder: Unbelievable to hear the news of Phil Hughes. Condolences to his family an close friends. R.I.P mate.

* Kerry O’Keeffe @kokeeffe49: RIP Phillip Hughes…country…brilliant…loved…balanced…selfless…fair dinkum.The point fielder in heaven is nervous…very nervous.

* Martin Guptill @Martyguptill: So sad to hear of Phil Hughes passing. A sad day for the whole cricket family. Rest in peace mate.

* Chris Gayle @henrygayle: Really Sad news to hear this morning. RIP philip Hughes. Condolences to his family – you will be missed.

* Fawad Ahmed @bachaji23: We r so helpless, last week when I played against him, I wish I spend more time with him after the Game Legend will be remember forever.

* Damien Martyn @dmartyn30: Devastated to hear the news about Philip Hughes.A huge talent and a great Australian lost too soon. We will never forget you #CricketFamily.

* Mahela Jayawardena @MahelaJay: Just heard the worst news possible..our thoughts & prayers are with Phil, his family & friends. RIP Phil Hughes!!

* Nathan Bracken @NBRACKEN142: RIP Phil Hughes #shuttered #devastated Goodbye legend.

* Brett Lee @BrettLee_58: No words can describe the loss Rip

* Steve Smith @stevesmith49: Rest in peace Hughesy. I am really going to miss you. You were 1 of the great blokes and I will never forget you. #408 will live on forever.

* Jacques Kallis @jacqueskallis75: Woke up to the news of Phil Hughes passing away. RIP buddy. Thoughts and prayers to friends and family. What a sad day.

* JP Duminy @jpduminy21: May you RIP Hughesey. Words cannot explain one’s feelings right now. Prayers are with his family, friends and Teammates.. #RIPPhilHughes

* Vernon Philander @VDP_24: My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Philip Hughes. May God be with you during this difficult time. RIP

* Mark Boucher @markb46: Lost for words! Holding onto the fact that he is in a better world right now! RIP buddy! Thinking of Sean and the family! God do your work!

* Alex Hales @AlexHales1: Horrified to hear about Phil Hughes… Champion of a guy, loved my experience playing for Adelaide along side him #rip

* Yuvraj Singh @YUVSTRONG12: Dark day for cricket can’t believe Phil hughes has gone! Rip my friend ! My heart goes out to his family !shocking

* Suresh Raina @ImRaina: Shocked and saddened. Phil Hughes you will live on in our hearts. RIP worst day in world cricket #peace #PhilHughes

* Darren Bravo @DMBravo46: Saddest day as a cricketer. This is so heartbreaking. Cricket has lost one of its brightest sons. My you R.I.P #gonetosoon

* Anil Kumble @anilkumble1074: Sad day for cricket @CricketAus Phil Hughes RIP. Knew him whilst he came over to MI, thorough Pro..will miss you. @mipaltan

* Herschelle Gibbs @hershybru: Deeply sad to hear about the passing of Phil Hughes..very sad indeed! RIP

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