Skol 401 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 What would be more deadly.. Being struck by a golf or a cricket ball?Cricket. Far heavier, greater momentum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stourloyal 92 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 You'd have to be very tall . They wear a cup also. A "Box" mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Horrible news.Excellent cricketer, hope he makes a full recovery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,646 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Cricket. Far heavier, greater momentum.Not necessarily Smaller area means greater pressure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skol 401 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Not necessarily Smaller area means greater pressure.True. Force/Area. But mass of a cricket ball is so much greater. Mass*Acceleration = momentum. I've seen people hit with golf balls who have little more than a lump. Cricket balls can, and regularly do, fracture bones. I'm still sticking with cricket ball. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,646 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 True. Force/Area. But mass of a cricket ball is so much greater. Mass*Acceleration = momentum. I've seen people hit with golf balls who have little more than a lump. Cricket balls can, and regularly do, fracture bones. I'm still sticking with cricket ball.Aye I agree haha, just saying it's not as clear cut as weight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkyyy 450 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 He has died Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 RIP Philip Hughes Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
offminorthreat 1,463 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Unbelievable....was in a work meeting when someone blurted out that he had passed away. Shocking stuff. RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nosed Babe 20,687 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Just found out. I am shocked. RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,006 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Jesus RIP Phil. An excellent cricketer and great all-round guy. Gutted at this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Here's one of his best, the 138* last year in an ODI against Sri Lanka. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Thoughts go out to Sean Abbott too, who must be absolutely devestated at this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,482 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I hope you're happy now Wully!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibroxblue 122 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 RIP Phillip Hughes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 RIP, tragic incident.First day's play of India's tour match tomorrow has been cancelled. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 RIP, tragic incident.First day's play of India's tour match tomorrow has been cancelled.Pakistan and New Zealand have abandoned today's play in their Test Match as well. Correct decision, today is no time to play the game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 The MCC flag at Lord's has been lowered in respect to Phillip Hughes, who played on the ground for Middlesex as well as in Test matches for Australia.Reacting to the news of his death, MCC President David Morgan said: "This devastating loss has shocked the cricket world, and on behalf of MCC I offer our condolences to his family and friends."I well remember his first series in South Africa. Phillip was a fine cricketer and one who we will tragically never have the chance to see batting again here at the Home of Cricket."Cricket can be a dangerous sport, but for a talented young man to lose his life playing the game he loved is beyond most people's comprehension."Known as he was to so many at Lord's, this news will be hard felt." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Absolutely horrible news! RIP. I still can't believe he didn't have oxygen on him straight away. That's surely the first thing you do with a head injury so you don't give the chance for the brain to swell. Poor guy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
novosleftboot 6,285 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Rip. Unbelievable. Shocking. Even when he was in an induced coma with doctors describing his condition as critical, not for one second did I imagine he wouldn't pull through. The news this morning is sickening. Such a tragic loss.Spare a thought for Abbott too, he must be in pieces. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinty 1,445 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 RIP,Just had a discussion with a lawyer friend of mine who reckons that, should they wish to, the state or the family could mount a prosecution for manslaughter or murder against Abbott.Abbott, bowled the bouncer with the sole intention of trying to hit Hughes, he did so, and Hughes was killed. That is pre-meditated, and my mate's point is, that if you had done that in the street, you would definitely be, at least, charged.I'm not sure of any other sport, boxing excepted, where you are allowed/encouraged to try and injure an opponent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,482 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Rip. Unbelievable. Shocking. Even when he was in an induced coma with doctors describing his condition as critical, not for one second did I imagine he wouldn't pull through. The news this morning is sickening. Such a tragic loss.Spare a thought for Abbott too, he must be in pieces.You keep the head down buddy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
novosleftboot 6,285 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 You keep the head down buddy.More important than that is to not take your eye off the ball tbh. It's just as easy to sway backwards or forwards to avoid it when you know where it is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 RIP,Just had a discussion with a lawyer friend of mine who reckons that, should they wish to, the state or the family could mount a prosecution for manslaughter or murder against Abbott.Abbott, bowled the bouncer with the sole intention of trying to hit Hughes, he did so, and Hughes was killed. That is pre-meditated, and my mate's point is, that if you had done that in the street, you would definitely be, at least, charged.I'm not sure of any other sport, boxing excepted, where you are allowed/encouraged to try and injure an opponent.The sole intention of a bouncer isn't trying to injure the opponent, it's to force them to play a risky shot. That lawsuit would destroy cricket. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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