Australian batsman Phillip Hughes dies from head injury
Hughes died from the injuries sustained when he was hit by a bouncer in a domestic game this week.
SYDNEY (AFP/ Web Desk) - Australian batsman Phillip Hughes died Thursday from his injuries after being hit on the head by a bouncer in a domestic game this week, never regaining consciousness.
"It is my sad duty to inform you that a short time ago Phillip Hughes passed away," Australian team doctor Peter Brukner said in a statement.
Hughes was 25.
"He never regained consciousness following his injury on Tuesday," added Brukner.
"He was not in pain before he passed and was surrounded by his family and close friends.
"As a cricket community we mourn his loss and extend our deepest sympathies to Phillip s family and friends at this incredibly sad time."
Hughes, who played 26 Tests, collapsed after being hit by a Sean Abbott bouncer during a Sheffield Shield game between South Australia and New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday, sending shockwaves through the cricketing world.
A stream of current and former players had maintained a vigil at his bedside, with emotions running high. Australia captain Michael Clarke has been an almost constant presence at his close friend s side at St Vincent s Hospital since the freak incident.
Demise of the cricket caused shock and sadness throughout the cricket fraternity:
shocked to hear news about Australia cricketer Phillip Hughes. My prayers are with him & his family, friends at this time.
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) November 26, 2014
Such terrible news with the passing of Phil Hughes. Our deepest sympathies to his family.
— Glenn McGrath (@glennmcgrath11) November 27, 2014
No no no no no. RIP Phillip Hughes
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) November 27, 2014
Shocked to hear about Phil. Sad day for cricket. Deepest condolences to family, friends and well wishers. RIP #PhilipHughes
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 27, 2014
Dark day for cricket can t believe Phil hughes has gone! Rip my friend ! My heart goes out to his family !shocking pic.twitter.com/PEPDREs1Wh
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 27, 2014
Really Sad news to hear this morning. RIP philip Hughes. Condolences to his family - you will be missed.
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) November 27, 2014
Just heard the worst news possible..our thoughts & prayers are with Phil, his family & friends. RIP Phil Hughes!!
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) November 27, 2014
Heart broken! A very dark day. You will be missed, Phil Hughes. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family & friends.
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) November 27, 2014
Lost for words! Holding onto the fact that he is in a better world right now! RIP buddy! Thinking of Sean and the family! God do your work!
— mark boucher (@markb46) November 27, 2014 