Mumbai: The loss of Phillip Hughes has shattered the cricket community. And in this lowly moment, the sporting fraternity has offered their solid support as it paid tributes to the Australian cricketer who passed away from a head injury on Thursday.
Read: Cricket family mourns the loss of Phil Hughes
The tennis stars Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, English Premier League club Arsenal FC, football stars David Beckham and Gareth Bale, F1 driver Mark Webber and quite a few sports personalities from rugby have expressed their sadness over a sad demise of Hughes.
Shocked about the news of Oz's cricketer Phil Hughes. My thoughts with the family and the cricket fans
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) November 27, 2014A tribute to Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes at the training ground this morning #PutOutYourBats #RIPPhilHughes pic.twitter.com/qkA8cVRP39
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) November 28, 2014That's really tough news about Phil Hughes. Thoughts with his family and loved ones at this moment. RIP champion.
— Mark Webber (@AussieGrit) November 27, 2014Phillip Hughes Death is so incredibly tragic... Thoughts go out to his family and to Sean Abbott in this very diificult time for them all
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) November 27, 2014Horrible news to hear about Phillip Hughes today! Can't believe we also lost Gary Speed 3 years ago today #RIP pic.twitter.com/jmvD5hzQ2P
— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) November 27, 2014Sheer shock and sadness at the passing of Phil Hughes. My condolences and thoughts with his loved ones, friends and team mates.
— Anna Meares (@AnnaMeares) November 27, 2014It's times like these when nothing really matters other than the health and happiness of our family & friends.. Perspective #RIPPhilHughes
— Matt Giteau (@giteau_rugby) November 27, 2014Wow wow wow. No sport is bigger than life itself. #RIPPhillipHughes
— Andrew Bogut (@andrewbogut) November 27, 2014Thinking about the family.. I'm so sad to hear this news.. Another great mate taken too soon R.I.P #PhillipHughes you true champion..
— Greg Inglis (@greg_inglis) November 27, 2014Such terribly sad news about Phillip Hughes. Our sincerest condolences from @NRL to his family and friends.
— Dave Smith (@DaveSmithNRL) November 27, 2014Rip phil #putoutyourbats pic.twitter.com/eIY76GB5oR
— Philip Neville (@fizzer18) November 28, 2014
