Australian cricketer Phil Hughes has died aged just 25. The test cricketer passed away in hospital two days after being hit on the head by a cricket ball while playing for South Australia against New South Wales.
At a news conference, Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke read a statement on behalf of the grieving family.
We're devastated by the loss of our much-loved son and brother, Phillip. It's been a very difficult few days.
We appreciate all the support we have received from family, friends, players, Cricket Australia and the general public.
Cricket was Phillip's life and we as a family shared that love of the game with him. We would like to thank all the medical and nursing staff at St Vincent's Hospital and Cricket New South Wales medical staff for their great efforts with Phillip. We love you.
Hughes was struck on the back of the head with a ball following a delivery and collapsed onto the pitch.
He would have turned 26 this Sunday.
[BBC]
