It's clear how much the death of Australia's Phil Hughes has effected the BLACKCAPS. From the #putyourbats out to the muted or non-existent celebrations to the P.H. dedications on their shirts, the team are keen to show they are feeling for Phil's family and the cricket community.
The following is a statement on behalf of the team from Skipper Brendon McCullum.
“On behalf of the BLACKCAPS I want to make the following statement.
Our focus at the moment is not on our performances, it is all about Phil.
We are heartbroken for Phil's family, Greg, Virginia, Megan and Jason. No one should go through what you guys are going through right now.
We are reaching out to Phil's family, Michael Clarke and the Australian boys, medical staff, fans, all who have been affected by Phil's passing. We are also reaching out to Sean Abbott.
You are all in our thoughts, our hearts and in Phil's case, our memories.
Cricket is a sport, but the cricket community is a family. We are here for you, we are thinking of you.”
