Phil Hughes dies, aged 25.

Donny · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 4:24 pm

Phillip Hughes has been taken to hospital after a sickening blow to the head left him motionless on the SCG pitch on day one of the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia.

Three ambulances and a medivac helicopter attended to 25-year-old Hughes after he was struck midway through the day. Play was suspended when he left the field and then abandoned after he was conveyed to St Vincent's Hospital by ambulance. Players and officials were comforted at pitchside as Hughes was treated.

Cricinfo.

Jezza · 2023 PREMIERS! Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End

Even though I'm not a big cricket supporter that's terrible to hear!

I hope the emergency surgery he's having is a success as reported on the news. I wish him all the best!

Jezza · 2023 PREMIERS! Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End

He's just very unlucky especially since he was wearing a cricket helmet as well.

I haven't heard of other cases like this unless someone can shed some light on whether this has happened before.

magirl · Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Location: Tura Beach NSW

Thats terrible. I hope he pulls through

stui magpie · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 6:47 pm

The ball hit him on the back of the head just below the helmet. He played a pull shot to a bouncer and got through the shot before the ball got to him and copped it on the back of the head.

He stood there after being hit for a couple of seconds, then leaned forward and fell face first onto the ground.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/phil-hughes-hospitalised-after-being-knocked-unconscious-during-sheffield-shield-match-at-scg/story-fni2u98u-1227134415326

Best wishes Phil, hope it all goes well.

Wokko · Come and take it. Joined: 04 Oct 2005

Getting hit in the back of the head is the worst possible place to get hit. There's a reason it's illegal in pretty much all combat sports. It's also what kills the people who get 'king hit' when they hit the footpath/gutter falling backwards.

I really hope he's alright.

Donny · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 7:57 pm

Actually, the whole match has been called off.

Donny · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 7:59 pm

Phil Hughes remains in a critical condition in intensive care and on life support in an induced coma tonight following emergency surgery in a Sydney hospital.

The next 24 to 48 hours will be crucial for Hughes with all thoughts turning to the batsman's welfare. The Sheffield Shield match has been abandoned by mutual agreement between both teams' captain and coach.

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Via cricket.com.au

Woods Of Ypres · Joined: 27 May 2003 Location: Yugoslavia

he has passed away Sad

RIP

Dave The Man · Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 3:58 pm

Very Sad and Shows how only Inches can make a Massive Difference

John Wren · Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 3:58 pm

rip phil hughes. thoughts are with his family, friends and cricketing associates. also, a thought goes to sean abbott.

KenH · Joined: 24 Jan 2010

Very sad, all I can say really.

Bob Sugar · Joined: 11 Feb 2010 Location: Benalla

Can't believe it, feel very sad for his family and friends, RIP mate.

Word is the first test will be cancelled.

Doc63 · Joined: 06 May 2004 Location: Newport

I just feel numb, completely numb. RIP Phillip, and condolences to your family, friends & team mates.

And my thoughts are also with Sean Abbott. I hope he can recover from what was just a tragic accident, that could have happened to any batsman, in any game, at any level.

Jezza · 2023 PREMIERS! Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End

Quite shocked even though it was a real possibility! Very sad news and condolences to his family and friends Sad

RIP