Inquest into the death of cricketer Phillip Hughes begins after 2014 shock accident
Phillip Hughes signing fan memorabilia
Credit: dailymail.co.uk
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The opening day of the inquest into the death of cricketer Phillip Hughes has concluded; with Cricket Australia’s chief medical officer giving evidence into the moments leading up to the tragedy.
Chief medial officer, Dr Orchard told the inquiry that Hughes was killed by a 152km/h ball that struck him on the left side of the neck and lifted and rotated his head, causing severe trauma.
However, the controversy was highlighted around Australian bowler, Doug Bollinger; accused of sledging Phillip Hughes with the phrase “I’m going to kill you” during the match that ended in Hughes death.
"I know in my heart I didn't say that," Bollinger said. He told counsel assisting the Hughes inquest
The court heard that cricketer David Warner, in a written statement, said the team had devised a tactic to bowl over the wicket in an attempt to force Hughes onto the back foot and look to get him out with a hooking or pulling shot.
Brad Haddin, the captain for the match, formally denied that was the plan.
"One of the bowlers was a spin bowler", Haddin said. "If I wanted them playing off the back foot I would have used different bowlers.
The inquest continues for the remainder of the week.
Chief medial officer, Dr Orchard told the inquiry that Hughes was killed by a 152km/h ball that struck him on the left side of the neck and lifted and rotated his head, causing severe trauma.
However, the controversy was highlighted around Australian bowler, Doug Bollinger; accused of sledging Phillip Hughes with the phrase “I’m going to kill you” during the match that ended in Hughes death.
"I know in my heart I didn't say that," Bollinger said. He told counsel assisting the Hughes inquest
The court heard that cricketer David Warner, in a written statement, said the team had devised a tactic to bowl over the wicket in an attempt to force Hughes onto the back foot and look to get him out with a hooking or pulling shot.
Brad Haddin, the captain for the match, formally denied that was the plan.
"One of the bowlers was a spin bowler", Haddin said. "If I wanted them playing off the back foot I would have used different bowlers.
The inquest continues for the remainder of the week.
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