A beautiful piece by Andrew Ramsey on the country boy who chased his Baggy Green dream

The day I play my last game I’m heading straight up to the property, I’ll tell you that right now.

Philip Hughes with father Greg during his Test debut in 2009

Phillip Hughes is struck by a Sean Abbott bouncer, New South Wales v South Australia, Sheffield Shield, Sydney, 1st day, November 25, 2014 Getty images

Phillip Hughes tries to gather himself after being struck by a Sean Abbott bouncer, New South Wales v South Australia, Sheffield Shield, Sydney, 1st day, November 25, 2014 Getty Images

Phillip Hughes falls to the ground after being struck by a Sean Abbott bouncer, New South Wales v South Australia, Sheffield Shield, Sydney, 1st day, November 25, 2014 Getty images

Calls for help go out after Phillip Hughes collapses, New South Wales v South Australia, Sheffield Shield, Sydney, 1st day, November 25, 2014 @ Getty Images

Varun Aaron against Australia XI at Adelaide in a Warm up Match 24 Nov 2014.

Javed Miandad in 1990

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