Anonymous
Years ago
NH: RIP Phil Hughes
A terrible tragedy for the adopted South Aussie.
PHILLIP Hughes has died from head injuries suffered on Tuesday when he was hit in the head by a bouncer at the SCG.
The Australian cricketer underwent brain surgery and has been in an induced coma in Sydney's St Vincent’s Hospital.
Hughes did not respond to treatment and was pronounced dead on Thursday, stunning a cricket world that had rallied behind him since the terrible incident.
A Cricket Australia statement from 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."
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/cricket/phillip-hughes-dead-head-injury-claims-australian-cricketers-life-after-tragic-scg-playing-accident/story-fnii0bxe-1227137086558?nk=1399742f3cf09459571445716bdd4d7b
