[drewks]

Regarding the real tragedy of Phillip Hughes's death, I really hope that everyone will keep a sense of perspective over this.
I know that one death is horrendous, but this is (I believe) the first one that has happened anywhere in the world, certainly in first class cricket....and probably in cricket at all levels. How many MILLIONS of short balls have been bowled without injury or worse?

IMO there doesn't need to be any change in the laws of the game, or the protective gear that is worn. A freak accident like this can happen as a one-in-5-million event. Games HAVE altered as a result of more frequent accidents, and quite rightly so, but IMO changing the rules now because of this ONE incident wouldn't be sensible or necessary.

I hope this doesn't come across as being uncaring or unsympathetic - I am a real cricket fan and REALLY feel for all concerned; however I would suspect that even Phillip Hughes would be against a change because of just one incident.