Cricket Australia XI vs Indians Test Warm-Up Match Cancelled
The two-day tour match between the Cricket Australia XI and India in Adelaide has been cancelled.The match was scheduled to be played Friday and Saturday at Adelaide Oval.The decision has been made in consultation with the players and the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA), following the tragic passing of Phillip Hughes earlier today."
Sad Day For Cricket
Phil Hughes Dies
Thoughts & prayers with family & friends #RIPPhillipHughes #ThoughtsWithHughesy pic.twitter.com/G8IFhknLIH
— Indian Cricket Team (@IndianCricNews) November 27, 2014
Today we were reminded that cricket is just a game and it is the characters that play the game that make it so special," CA's Executive General Manager of Team Performance, Pat Howard, said."We have spoken to the players and the ACA and have made the decision based on the best interest of all concerned."Several of the CA XI players have returned home to seek support and solace from their family, friends and teammates.
Stay Strong Sean Abbott.. #PhilHughes #RIPPhilHughes #ThoughtsWithHughesy @seanabbott77 pic.twitter.com/P2dqAgAvWg
— Indian Cricket Team (@IndianCricNews) November 27, 2014
"We appreciate the support and cooperation shown by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), team management and the India players who have been nothing but respectful during this tragic time."
We pay our tributes to #PhilHughes. Honoured to have hosted the Champion in India #putoutyourbat #putyourbatsout pic.twitter.com/471k1gMFOW
— Indian Cricket Team (@IndianCricNews) November 28, 2014
source: bcci.tv
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