Phillip Joel Hughes (30 November 1988 – 27 November 2014) was an Australian cricketer known for his left-handed batting.
He made his Test debut in 2009 and became the youngest player to score centuries in both innings of a Test match. Tragically, Hughes died at age 25 after being struck in the neck by a bouncer during a Sheffield Shield match, leading to a fatal brain injury.
His death on November 27, 2014, prompted widespread mourning in the cricket community, and he is remembered for his remarkable talent and contributions to the sport.