Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes has died after suffering a severe head injury during a Sydney cricket match. <br /> <br />Cricket Australia said: "We are extremely sad to announce that Phillip Hughes has passed away at the age of 25. <br /> <br />"Our thoughts go out to Phillip's family, friends, and the entire cricket community on this incredibly sad day." <br /> <br />Australian team doctor Peter Brukner issued a statement confirming that the cricketer passed away in hospital. <br /> <br />"It is my sad duty to inform you that a short time ago Phillip Hughes passed away," Mr Brukner said. <br /> <br />"He never regained consciousness following his injury on Tuesday. <br /> <br />"He was not in pain before he passed and was surrounded by his family and close friends. <br /> <br />"As a cricket community we mourn his loss and extend our deepest sympathies to Phillip's family and friends at this incredibly sad time. <br /> <br />"Cricket Australia kindly asks that the privacy of the Hughes family, players and staff be respected." <br /> <br />The 25-year-old was injured during New South Wales' first-class match against South Australia on Tuesday. <br /> <br />He had scored 63 runs when he was hit by a ball from bowler Sean Abbott. He was wearing a helmet at the time. <br /> <br />New South Wales players and the umpires quickly rushed to his side and called for help. <br /> <br />He was taken by ambulance to St Vincent's Hospital for treatment, where he later died. <br /> <br />Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has led the tributes to the cricketer. <br /> <br />"His death is a very sad day for cricket and a heart-breaking day for his family," Mr Abbott said in a statement. <br /> <br />"What happened has touched millions of Australians. For a young life to be cut short playing our national game seems a shocking aberration." <br /> <br />Phillip Hughes Dead <br />Phillip Hughes Passed Away <br />Phillip Hughes Latest News <br />Phillip Hughes Breaking News <br /> <br />Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes has died after suffering a severe head injury during a Sydney cricket match. <br /> <br />Cricket Australia said: "We are extremely sad to announce that Phillip Hughes has passed away at the age of 25. <br /> <br />"Our thoughts go out to Phillip's family, friends, and the entire cricket community on this incredibly sad day." <br /> <br />Australian team doctor Peter Brukner issued a statement confirming that the cricketer passed away in hospital. <br /> <br />"It is my sad duty to inform you that a short time ago Phillip Hughes passed away," Mr Brukner said. <br /> <br />"He never regained consciousness following his injury on Tuesday. <br /> <br />"He was not in pain before he passed and was surrounded by his family and close friends. <br /> <br />"As a cricket community we mourn his loss and extend our deepest sympathies to Phillip's family and friends at this incredibly sad time. <br /> <br />"Cricket Australia kindly asks that the privacy of the Hughes family, players and staff be respected." <br /> <br />The 25-year-old was injured during New South Wales' first-class match against South Australia on Tuesday. <br /> <br />He had scored 63 runs when he was hit by a ball from bowler Sean Abbott. He was wearing a helmet at the time. <br /> <br />New South Wales players and the umpires quickly rushed to his side and called for help. <br /> <br />He was taken by ambulance to St Vincent's Hospital for treatment, where he later died. <br /> <br />Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has led the tributes to the cricketer. <br /> <br />"His death is a very sad day for cricket and a heart-breaking day for his family," Mr Abbott said in a statement. <br /> <br />"What happened has touched millions of Australians. For a young life to be cut short playing our national game seems a shocking aberration." <br /> <br />Phillip Hughes Die <br />Phillip Hughes has passed away <br />Phillip Hughes Australia Crickter <br />Phillip Hughes Age <br />Phillip Hughes Dead VIdeo Online <br />Phillip Hughes Watch Injury Video <br />Phillip Hughes Bouncher Video <br />Phillip Hughes Latest News <br />Phillip Hughes Breaking News
