Phillip Hughes

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1. When was Phillip Hughes born?November 30, 1988
2. Where was Phillip Hughes born?Macksville, New South Wales, Australia
3. What is the test debut?February 2009 vs South Africa
4. What is the ODI debut?January 2013 vs Sri Lanka
5. Who was Phillip Hughes?Phillip Hughes was an Australian cricketer from Macksville who played as a left‑handed opening batsman and rose quickly to international fame.
6. What record did he set in his second Test match?In his second Test, he scored 115 in the first innings and 160 in the second, becoming the youngest player ever to make centuries in both innings of a Test match.

Bouncer: A short-pitched delivery in cricket designed to rise sharply towards the batsman's upper body or head.
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Sheffield Shield: Australia's premier domestic first-class cricket competition.