The Red Backs’ opening batsmen and Australian Test batsmen, Phil Hughes, has been rushed to hospital following a tragic blow to the head from a ‘bouncer’ during his sides Sheffield Shield match against the NSW Blues in Sydney.
UPDATE: Phillip Hughes has tragically passed away.
The blow to the head saw Hughes collapse face first into the SCG pitch. He was attended to by ground medical staff for 15 minutes before a rescue helicopter arrived at the ground to rush him to hospital.
>> How the SCG events unfolded (WARNING: Disturbing images)
Hughes is believed to be in a highly critical condition, having required CPR and reportedly entering cardiac arrest.
The thoughts and wishes of family, fans and friends came in thick and fast for the man tipped as a potential candidate to replace Michael Clarke in the Australian Test squad, in the wake of the incident.
People all across the globe taking to social media to show their support for Hughes:
Our thoughts and prayers are with phil and his family! He is a great fighter and a great young man!
— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) November 25, 2014
Thinking of you mate! Hope everything is ok with u Hughesy
— Mitchell Johnson (@MitchJohnson398) November 25, 2014
Thoughts & prayers are with Phil Hughes & his family… Shocking to hear
— Hugh Rogan (@hughrogan) November 25, 2014
Have just read what has happened in Syd. Thoughts are with Phil & fam. A scary reminder how dangerous our game can be. #ThoughtsWithHughesy
— Michael Hill (@MichaelHill33) November 25, 2014
Appreciate all the messages. Our thoughts are with Phil & his family. Phil has been taken to hospital & we will have an update once we hear
— West End Redbacks (@WestEndRedbacks) November 25, 2014
Cmon little mate #thoughtswithhughesy
— Jamie Cox (@jamiecox1969) November 25, 2014
Praying for Phil Hughes and @seanabbott77. A horrific situation for both young men. Sean needs just as much prayer and support as Phil does.
— Nathan Carter (@nathanrcarter) November 25, 2014
Thoughts & prayers go out to Phil Hughes with that horrible incident. Hoping for a speedy recovery
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) November 25, 2014
Hughes remains one of Australia’s future hopes for Test selection, often touted as one of the finest natural batsmen in the Australian system.
From 26 Tests for Australia he holds a batting average of 32.65 and a high score of 160.
Hughes left the crease at the SCG unbeaten on 63 as his side sat at 2/136 in the first innings.
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