Australian Cricketer Phil Hughes passes away following head injury

Australian cricketer Phil Hughes dies, three days after head injury on pitch

Australian cricketer Phil Hughes has succumbed to his head injury sustained during a Sheffield Shield game on Tuesday.

Hughes, 25, was in an induced coma and had to undergo an emergency surgery after being struck on the head by a bouncer by Sean Abbott.

Australian cricketer Phil Hughes, who suffered head injury during a Sheffield Shield game between New South Wales(NSW) and South Phil Hughes on Tuesday, passed away on Thursday.  
A press release by the Australian Team Doctor Peter Brukner said, "It is my sad duty to inform you that a short time ago Phillip Hughes passed away."

"He never regained consciousness following his injury on Tuesday. 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."
"Cricket Australia kindly asks that the privacy of the Hughes family, players and staff be respected.

Phil Hughes, who was batting for South Australia in the domestic first-class match against NSW, was hit on his head by a steaming delivery from bowler Sean Abbott on Tuesday. The 25-year-old southpaw paused for breath with his hands on his knees before collapsing face-first onto the ground.

The on-field players immediately rushed to his aid while NSW cricket team's doctor John Orchard sprinted his way onto the field.
On November 30th, Hughes would have turned 26. 

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Harsha Bhogle : Just simply one of the saddest days in cricket. Our beautiful game, which gives more joy than anything else, is in grief #RIPPhillipHughes

Adam Gilchrist : May those footprints in the sand now support another young man in need. #SeanAbbott

Tom Moddy : At this tragic time spare a thought for Sean Abbott a young talent player just making his way in the game. #RIPHughsey

Jesse Ryder : Unbelievable to hear the news of Phil Hughes. Condolences to his family an close friends. R.I.P mate.