It's sad and unfortunate. Our sympathy goes to his family. What more can I say. I, for once never even thought after the advent of helmet that this could happen. But accidents do take place and this is one of them
— Former India captain Nari Contractor who was hit by a Charlie Griffith
bouncer in 1962
I knew Phil Hughes personally. He was with the Mumbai Indians during the season we won IPl. I had interacted with him off the field and he came across as a friendly jovial person. He was a good team man who was fun to be with in the dressing room. This came as a shock and the loss can't be mentioned in words. In fact during Australia's last tour of Australia, Hughes was struggling to runs but had kept his chin up and when I interacted with him I found him to be spirited. I wish God gives his family lot of strength at this hour of grief
— Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh who had shared the Mumbai Indians dressing room with Hughes in IPl 2013
This devastating loss has shocked the cricket world. 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.
— Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) President David Morgan after the MCC flag at lord's was lowered in respect
I hope that Sean Abbott who bowled that ill fated ball is also being looked after because he must be devastated. It is job of fast bowlers to be aggressive and the bouncer is a legitimate ball but no bowler wants such a incident to happen. So I hope Abbot is provided full counselling because he is still very young
— Pakistan’s former pacer
Sarfaraz Nawaz
He was an extremely popular and hugely respected cricketer in England and Wales, not only as a successful tourist with various Australian teams, but also as a wonderfully talented county player with Hampshire, Middlesex and Worcestershire. He will be missed throughout the world of cricket and today our thoughts are with his family and all those involved in Australian cricket
— ECB Chairman Giles Clarke