Phillip Hughes the ‘Light of Our Lives’ Says His Family

Australian batsman Phillip Hughes raises his bat and helmet as he celebrates after scoring his century, the second one of the Test between South Africa and Australia at Kingsmead stadium in Durban, South Africa, on March 8, 2009. GIANLUIGI GUERCIA/AFP via Getty Images

Phillip Hughes’s family have described the popular cricketer as “the light of our lives” in a touching tribute on the 10th anniversary of his death.

The family of Hughes, who died two days after being struck by a ball while batting in a Sheffield Shield game, hope his exploits and character will be an inspiration for younger cricketers.