South African cricketers – past, present, vast and varied – took to social media to wish Australian batsman Phil Hughes a speedy recovery.
Hughes was felled by a bouncer during a domestic fixture in Sydney, was hospitalised and remains in a critical condition.
Thoughts & prayers go out to Phil Hughes with that horrible incident. Hoping for a speedy recovery
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) November 25, 2014
Thoughts and prayers go out to Phil Hughes and his Family. ?? — JP Duminy (@jpduminy21) November 25, 2014
After receiving a terrible blow to his head.Hoping the reports that Phil Hughes is now stable are true. Thoughts are with him and his family
— Vincent Barnes (@VincentBarnes50) November 25, 2014
Terrible news, Thoughts and prayers with #philhughes and family. — Ashwell Prince (@ashyp_5) November 25, 2014
Thoughts are with Phil Hughes. Get Well buddy. ????
— Wayne Parnell (@WayneParnell) November 25, 2014
Get well soon Phil Hughes. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends ?? — Dane Piedt (@dane_piedt63) November 25, 2014
Thoughts and prayers going out to Phil Hughes. Hope to see you back on the park soon.
— Morne Morkel (@mornemorkel65) November 25, 2014
Our thoughts and Prayers go out to Phil Hughes and his family! With his fighting character i know that he will be back! #cricketingfamily — Hardus Viljoen (@Hardus_Vilj) November 25, 2014
Bad news about Phil Hughes – hit on the head by a bouncer today and taken to hospital in a critical state. Praying for him
— Paul Adams (@PaulAdams39) November 25, 2014
Thoughts and prayers go out to phil hughes and his family… #staystrong
Scary news about Phil Hughes!
— Chris Morris (@Tipo_Morris) November 25, 2014
Sad news to hear about Phil Hughes!His a tough man and sure he will pull through!!!#Pray #Faith
— Andre Nel (@AndreNel89) November 25, 2014
Thoughts and prayers go out to Phil Hughes, his family,friends and teammates. He’s a tough boy! Staying positive! #Hope #Faith
— mark boucher (@markb46) November 25, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers with Phil Hughes and his family . Awful news for all involved and the entire world of cricket. @CAComms
— Robin John Peterson (@robbie13flair) November 25, 2014
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