Hughes family waits for selection news
Phillip Hughes needs only a couple of nods from selectors when they meet on Wednesday to earn a spot on Australia’s trip to South Africa
Peter English
25-Feb-2013
Phillip Hughes needs only a couple of nods from selectors when they meet on Wednesday to earn a spot on Australia’s trip to South Africa. The Sydney Morning Herald’s Will Swanton spoke to Hughes’ dad during New South Wales’ Sheffield Shield match over the past week, when his boy scored 151 and 82 not out.
The father was standing on the hill at Newcastle No.1 Sportsground as the son played the most important innings of his life. If the latter succeeded, he could be chosen to represent Australia. It was that simple, and that daunting. The son was displaying calm beyond his years, but the father was a nervous wreck.
The Daily Telegraph says Hughes could earn as much as A$200,000 if he makes the squad.
Peter English is former Australasia editor of ESPNcricinfo