Tributes have been paid to Australia Test cricket batsman Phillip Hughes who died two days after being struck by a ball during a domestic match in Sydney. Australia team doctor Peter Brukner said the 25 year old passed away in hospital, without regaining consciousness.
Hughes, who also played for Hampshire, Middlesex and Worcestershire in the UK, was hit by a delivery from bowler Sean Abbott.
The Hughes family issued a statement saying they were devastated by the death of Phillip. The batsman, who had been wearing a helmet, collapsed on the ground after being hit by a ball at the top of the neck, causing an injury.
The CEO of Cricket Australia, James Sutherland paid tribute to Hughes who would have turned 26 this weekend.
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The CEO of Cricket Australia, James Sutherland described Hughes as a rising star.
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The CEO of Cricket Australia, James Sutherland said Hughes was held in deep affection by his fans.
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