I woke up this morning extra early (4.45am) and put the radio on, at 5.00am the news came through that Phil Hughes had passed away. Shocked does not even come close to how I feel. cricket is a great game, a fantastic team sport and loved by millions. For a young man to lose his life playing the game and pursuing the career that he loved is the saddest news that you can hear.
Phil had been in a medically induced coma since being hit by a ball two days ago. The whole of the cricket world is mourning the loss of a 'little star' .
Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
My thoughts had been turning to another sad sporting loss today. It is 3 years today since football lost one of it's stars and a great person. it is hard to believe that it is indeed 3 years since we lost the wonderful Gary Speed.
It really is a very sad and reflective day for two families today as well as for the extended cricket and football family.
I was very excited last night about the upcoming news ( 7am ) of contract renewals at Yorkshire and the fixture lists being released at 10.30am. yes I am still excited but at this moment the shine has been taken off it all very slightly.
As it is only 5.34am as I am typing I have a while to wait yet.
7.01am the news is in and NO!!! His Royal Ryanness has not extended his contract!!!
however the following have
Joe Root
Andrew Hodd
Adil Rashid
Moin Ashraf
Josh Shaw
Karl Carver
Matthew Fisher
James Wainman
Eliot Callis ( Academy contract)
Ryan Gibson ( Academy Contract0
Other news is that Michael Carberry is heading out to Australia to play in the BBL.
So Thursday starts on a very sad note. RIP Phil and Gary too great sportsmen!
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