Australia batsman Phillip Hughes dies, aged 25
Hughes was struck on the head by a short-pitched ball on Tuesday
Batsman never regained consciousness
Hughes family: "Cricket was Phillip's life"
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Image source, Getty ImagesBowler Sean Abbott, 22, who delivered the ball which struck Phillip Hughes, has been pictured looking distraught as leaves St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney.
Image source, @TheAdelaideOvalA picture of the Adelaide Oval scoreboard as pictured on their Twitter account:, external RIP Phillip Hughes #AdelaideOval #Adelaide
A tribute image was also placed on video screen at the ground:
Image source, @TheAdelaideOval
Image source, AFPReaction from Phillip Hughes' South Australia team-mate Kane Richardson:
"It was an honour to play alongside you at club, state and international level.
"You were an absolute genius on the field and a loveable lad off it.
"To know that we will never share a changing room again hurts, but I am privileged to know that we did.
"Every time I pull on one of those caps above I will think of you. I don't know how we will go on without you, but we will have to find a way, which is what you always did.
"Even in your last innings they still couldn't touch you. 63*. RIP Brus, Son, Boss, maaaaaate."
Image source, Getty ImagesFront page of the Sydney Daily Telegraph
At 11 hours ahead of GMT, Sydney learned the news of Phillip Hughes' death at around 16:00 local time.
The day's front page of the local newspaper was pictured outside St Vincent's Hospital, as the nation started mourning for one of its most promising cricketers.
Shane Warne, speaking on Sky Sports News: "He is very, very humble.
"He loved the game and wanted to the best player he possibly could. It is just an absolute tragedy.
"It is just so, so sad and horrific. We've lost one of the good guys."
BBC Radio Wales
More reaction from Simon Jones: "He [Phillip Hughes] was a good lad you know.
"Obviously I'm 10 years older than him. He was a young lad when he was at Hampshire, he was 21, 22 years old, so it was one of those things you try to look after him, make him feel at home and try and help him any way you can.
"The thing that struck me about Phil was his energy and his love for the game.
"He always wanted to get better, I didn't see anyone work as hard as him and I'm deeply saddened today."
BBC Radio Wales
Speaking to BBC Radio Wales former England bowler Simon Jones, a Hampshire team-mate of Phillip Hughes, said: "It's obviously shocking news to wake up to.
"My wife came in and shook me this morning and said in a very upset manner that Phillip had passed away and I was in shock because when I heard the news I thought with the way things are he's just going to be in hospital for three or four days and recover and then be back to normal.
"To hear that he's passed away is deeply saddening and my thoughts go out to his family and friends but also to the bowler Sean Abbott.
"You know it's something that we do as a job as a quick bowler - you run in and try and be aggressive and impose yourself. You never go out to intentionally hurt someone, but for someone to actually die, it's sickening."
Hampshire have issued a tribute to Phillip Hughes, who made five appearances for the county in 2010.
Club chairman Rod Bransgrove said: "I cannot begin to comprehend the loss of a talented & lovely lad. You are part of our family. Rest in peace buddy."
Image source, Getty ImagesCricket Australia writer Andrew Ramsay describes Phillip Hughes as "a country boy who chased his Baggy Green dreams" in this tribute, external published in the last hour.
Image source, Getty ImagesAustralia batsman David Warner was pictured leaving St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney in tears.
He is accompanied by his partner Candice Falzon and Australia wicketkeeper Matthew Wade.
On Instagram,, external Warner said: RIP my little man. You will always be with me when I walk out onto the field. Not just a mate but a loved one to us all big man. Forever in my heart brother for life. Miss you buddy.
Image source, @WorcsCCCWorcestershire CCC tweet:, external #RIPHughesy a much loved Pear, his passing is a great loss to the game. #475
Worcestershire captain Daryl Mitchell, a former team-mate of Phillip Hughes, told Sky Sports News: "Phillip was a great asset to our dressing room. A bubbly character, a cheeky chappy.
"He was just a great guy to have around, very successful.
"The memories I will hold on to of him were of his dressing room banter and his ability to get on superbly with team-mates."
A two-day tour match between a Cricket Australia XI and India, scheduled to start on Friday in Adelaide has been cancelled.
Pat Howard from Cricket Australia said: "Today we were reminded that cricket is just a game and it is the characters that play the game that make it so special.
"We have spoken to the players and have made the decision based on the best interest of all concerned.
"Several of the CA XI players have returned home to seek support and solace from their family, friends and team-mates.
"We appreciate the support and cooperation shown by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), team management and the India players who have been nothing but respectful during this tragic time."
Image source, ReutersThe Australian flag flies at half mast at the Sydney Cricket Ground following the announcement Phillip Hughes' death.
Hughes was batting on the ground on Tuesday for South Australia against New South Wales in a Sheffield Shield match when he was struck by a short-pitched ball.
Image source, Getty ImagesSeveral cricketers and supporters have recognised the effect of today's tragedy on 22-year-old Sean Abbott, whose bouncer it was that struck Hughes the fatal blow. Many have tweeted their support to the New South Wales and Sydney Sixers bowler:
Former England batsman Alec Stewart:, external Spare a thought for poor Sean Abbott too. He will need all the support possible to help him try and get through this. #CricketFamily
Former South African all-rounder Shaun Pollock:, external Absolutely shocked to hear the news of Phil Hughes passing away! Thoughts and prays are with his family as well as Sean Abbott!
Indian batsman Rohit Sharma:, external Saddest day in cricket fraternity. Rest in peace mate and Sean Abbott stay strong.
Image source, Getty ImagesNick Compton has given a heartfelt, intimate insight into the personality of Phillip Hughes, in a blog the England batsman wrote , externalhours before Hughes' death was announced this morning. Compton spent time with Hughes as the overseas player for the Western Suburbs cricket team in Sydney.
Speaking on Sky Sports News, former England captain and Middlesex team-mate of Phillip Hughes, Andrew Strauss said: "The most sickening aspect of all of this is that he was a guy in the best years of his life and that was extinguished out of the blue.
"He was only 25 and to have achieved what he did in such a short period of time was extraordinary - to become the youngest player ever to score back-to-back hundreds as he did against South Africa.
"He was modifying his game all the time as well.
"It is a tragedy that he is gone in terms of cricket, but that pales into insignificance when compared to the loss of him as a person."
Image source, Getty ImagesThe MCC flag at Lord's has been lowered in respect to Phillip Hughes, who played on the ground for Middlesex as well as in Test matches for Australia.
Reacting to the news of his death, MCC President David Morgan said:, external "This devastating loss has shocked the cricket world, and on behalf of MCC I offer our condolences to his family and friends.
"I well remember his first series in South Africa. Phillip was a fine cricketer and one who we will tragically never have the chance to see batting again here at the Home of Cricket.
"Cricket can be a dangerous sport, but for a talented young man to lose his life playing the game he loved is beyond most people's comprehension.
"Known as he was to so many at Lord's, this news will be hard felt."
Here's a selection of some of your tributes to Phillip Hughes from the BBC Sport Facebook, external page:
Anna Regan:, external Tragic...thinking of the bowler Sean Abbott too
Claire Hudd:, external So so sad. Especially hit my 11 year old who is also a very keen cricketer
Ant Wags:, external So sad. Utterly tragic loss. RIP from a Hampshire CC fan. Thoughts are with your family.
Jonathan Agnew
BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Getty Images"Hughes was an immensely popular young cricketer. He played for three counties in England and this news will affect everyone involved with the game.
"Every now and then in cricket there is a more serious injury, but not this. So while accepting that there is an element of risk playing almost every sport, to lose a such a talented young player to just another ball bowled in just another game of cricket is a tragedy.
"Modern headgear has been drastically reduced since the early prototypes, enabling batsmen to play more comfortably and without compromising their agility.
"The conclusion will be the same: that this was a brutal, freakish accident, that ended a batsman's life, and will affect the young bowler, Sean Abbott, forever."