Australian cricketer, Phil Hughes, has passed away in St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney after spending two days in an induced coma following a blow to the head during a Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday afternoon.
The injury fast became labelled one of “the worst cricket has ever seen”. Hughes’ passing cements this label, along with the worst fears held by family, friends, and cricket fans the world over.
On Wednesday afternoon, doctors at St Vincent’s Hospital updated the public on Hughes’ condition, stating simply, “Phillip’s condition is unchanged and he remains critical.”
On Thursday, hope was further drained following news broadcast by radio host Alan Jones, a close friend of Hughes, that the harsh reality of his injury was “much more serious than anyone had imagined”.
“What happened is that the blow from the cricket ball damaged… a major artery in the back of his head and that caused bleeding over the skull and prevented blood from going to the brain,” Jones stated.
On Thursday afternoon, Australian team doctor Dr Peter Brukner informed the public that Hughes had 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 asks that the privacy of the Hughes family, players and staff be respected.”
Phillip Joel Hughes played 26 Tests for Australia, 25 One Day Internationals and one T20 International.
After bursting onto the Test scene in South Africa in 2009, Hughes time in the baggy green was staggered, however his natural talent kept him touted as a key figure in the future of Australia’s Test team.
Hughes passed away just three days shy of his 26th birthday.
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