Phil Hughes Injury: Updates on Cricket Star After Being Struck in Head with Ball

Australian cricketer Phil Hughes was hospitalised and left in a "critical condition" after being struck by a bouncer in Sydney. On Wednesday, two days after being struck, Hughes passed away from his injuries.

Continue for updates.

Wednesday, Nov. 26

Hughes Passes Away Two Days After Being Struck by Ball

CNN reports a tragic development on Hughes:

SMH Sport provided a statement from Hughes' doctor:

Doctor Comments on Hughes' Status

Cricket.com.au provided an update on Phil Hughes from Dr. Peter Brukner:

Tuesday, Nov. 25

Hughes in Critical Condition After Being Struck in Head With Ball

Sky Sports News reported that Hughes was in a serious condition:

Dan Roan of BBC Sport added: 

Fox Sports News provides an update on Hughes' status: 

According to Daniel Brettig of ESPN Cricinfo, "Hughes attempted a hook at the fast medium of Sean Abbott about 2.23pm, and was hit in the side of his helmeted head, a blow that drew blood."

Brettig also reported that ambulances and a medical helicopter were immediately on the scene and that Hughes was transported to St Vincent's Hospital, with the match between South Australia and New South Wales abandoned.

The South Australian Redbacks released a statement regarding the injury, via The Guardian's Michael Safi:

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On behalf of the SACA Board and administration, our thoughts and prayers are with Phil Hughes and his family at this time. Phil suffered an injury to his head from a delivery during today’s Bupa Sheffield Shield match at the SCG. Phil has been taken to hospital in Sydney and has been accompanied by family members and SACA General Manager High Performance, Tim Nielsen.

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South Australian Cricket Association CEO Keith Bradshaw also offered public comment on the incident:

Cricket.com.au passes along the latest on this round of the Bupa Sheffield Shield:

Plenty took to Twitter to offer their best wishes to Hughes on a speedy recovery:

Check back for updates as they become available.