Cricketer Phil Hughes collapses after being hit with a bouncer
- 9 years ago
Australia Test batsman Phil Hughes, 25, has died in hospital, two days after being hit on the head by a delivery during a domestic match in Sydney.
Australia team doctor Peter Brukner said he never regained consciousness.
Hughes, who also played for Hampshire, Middlesex and Worcestershire, was struck by a short-pitched ball from Sean Abbott.
"It's an understatement to say we're completely devastated," said Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland.
Australia team doctor Peter Brukner said he never regained consciousness.
Hughes, who also played for Hampshire, Middlesex and Worcestershire, was struck by a short-pitched ball from Sean Abbott.
"It's an understatement to say we're completely devastated," said Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland.