
Australian cricketer Phil Hughes passed away at the St. Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney after succumbing to injuries. He was struck at the lower back of his head and suffered head injuries. At the time of his death, he was 25-years-old.
Cricket Australia announced the news on Thursday morning and team doctor Peter Brukner released a statement.
“It is my sad duty to inform you that a short time ago Phillip Hughes passed away,” Dr Brukner’s statement read.
“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.”
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“Cricket Australia kindly asks that the privacy of the Hughes family, players and staff be respected.”
Here are the tweets which mourned the passing away of Hughes.
No no no no no. RIP Phillip Hughes
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) November 27, 2014
We are extremely sad to announce that Phillip Hughes has passed away at the age of 25 pic.twitter.com/RjIWcqlT2v
— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) November 27, 2014
Our sincerest & most heartfelt condolences go out to Phil Hughes’ family, friends,teammates, @CricketAus & fans. #RIP pic.twitter.com/R94bx8m7a7
— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) November 27, 2014
We extend our most sincere condolences to #PhillipHughes’ family. Phil will always stay in our hearts! #RIPHughes pic.twitter.com/9pbXKYVXY8
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) November 27, 2014
Oh my God 🙁 tragic…very very tragic. R. I. P. Phillip Hughes. Thoughts are with his family. #cricket
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 27, 2014
The Big Bash League is incredibly saddened by the news that Phillip Hughes has passed away at the age of 25. pic.twitter.com/TK6qMjuIXB
— Big Bash League (@BigBashLeague) November 27, 2014
Heart broken! A very dark day. You will be missed, Phil Hughes. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family & friends.
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) November 27, 2014
Shocked and saddened. Phil Hughes you will live on in our hearts. RIP worst day in world cricket #peace #PhilHughes
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) November 27, 2014
Pakistan’s cricketing fraternity is saddened by the passing away of Phil Hughes. All our thoughts & prayers are with Phil & his family. #RIP
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) November 27, 2014
Sad day for cricket @CricketAus Phil Hughes RIP. Knew him whilst he came over to MI, thorough Pro..will miss you. @mipaltan
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) November 27, 2014
For eternity the spirit of Cap No. 408 #RIPPhilHughes
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) November 27, 2014
Absolutely shocked to hear the news of Phil Hughes passing away! Thoughts and prays are with his family as well as Sean Abbott!
— Shaun Pollock (@7polly7) November 27, 2014
Tragic news…RIP Phil Hughes
— Pat Symcox (@PatSymcox77) November 27, 2014
RIP Phil Hughes #shuttered #devastated Goodbye legend. http://t.co/TSYnbLKxkm
— Nathan Bracken (@NBRACKEN142) November 27, 2014
Totally , totally sick inside and have no words.thinking and praying for friends and family. #RIPPhilHughes
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) November 27, 2014
Totally blown away and deeply saddened to hear of Phil Hughes passing. Thoughts are with his family and team mates. #RIPHughsey
— Brendan Taylor (@BrendanTaylor86) November 27, 2014
My heartiest condolences go out to phil Hughes’s family..a very sad day for cricket..hope it never happens on a cricket field again..
— Varun Aaron (@VarunAaron) November 27, 2014
R.I.P PHILIP HUGHES.
— Ajit Agarkar (@imAagarkar) November 27, 2014
Thoughts are with Sean Abbott too. Stay strong young man…it’s not your fault. #cricket #PhillipHughes
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 27, 2014
Such terrible news with the passing of Phil Hughes. Our deepest sympathies to his family.
— Glenn McGrath (@glennmcgrath11) November 27, 2014
RIP you little champ, we are all going to miss you ! Love, prayers to all the Hughes family xxxx
— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) November 27, 2014
Deepest sympathy’s to Philip Hughes’ family. I’m in complete shock. @seanabbott77 stay strong, our thoughts are with you too. Total accident
— Dav Whatmore (@dfwhatmore) November 27, 2014
RIP Hughesy you will be sadly missed by all bro, Can’t get much more of a genuine amazing human, #RIPPhillipHughes
— Luke Pomersbach (@Lukepomersbach7) November 27, 2014
Devastating news, Phillip Hughes #RIP you will be sadly missed by us all, thoughts & prayers go out to the Hughes family.
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) November 27, 2014
Devastated, distraught…Phil Hughes no more. Sad, sad day for world cricket. My thoughts n condolences. RIP Phil…
— GGF (@GautamGambhir) November 27, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends of Phil Hughes. RIP you little legend #brus
— Dimi Mascarenhas (@dimimascarenhas) November 27, 2014
So sad to hear of Phil Hughes passing. A sad day for the whole cricket family. Rest in peace mate.
— Martin Guptill (@Martyguptill) November 27, 2014
Thoughts go out to Phillip Hughes family and the entire cricket community on this sad day. He was an incredible cricketer #Gonetosoon #RIP
— Paul Adams (@PaulAdams39) November 27, 2014
Unbelievable to hear the news of Phil Hughes. Condolences to his family an close friends. R.I.P mate.
— Jesse Ryder (@DijaRyder) November 27, 2014
Sad to know that Phil Hughes is no more.. Worst day in cricket.. May God gives strength to his family.. R I P Phil..
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R) November 27, 2014
Saddest day in cricket fraternity. Rest in peace mate and Sean Abbott stay strong #PhilHughes
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) November 27, 2014
Sad and terrible day for the entire cricketing fraternity. RIP Phil.. Our thoughts with Phil’s family and friends.
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) November 27, 2014
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Australian cricketer Phil Hughes on the sad demise.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) November 27, 2014
On behalf of all at Hagley Oval, may we offer our condolences to Phil Hughes’ loved ones & fellow cricketers. RIP. pic.twitter.com/sRNF3yLzX3
— GPSuperSmash (@GPSuperSmash) November 27, 2014
Sad Day For Cricket Phil Hughes Dies Thoughts & prayers with family & friends #RIPPhillipHughes #ThoughtsWithHughesy pic.twitter.com/G8IFhknLIH
— Indian Cricket Team (@IndianCricNews) November 27, 2014
Absolutely shattered. Condolences to Hughes family. What a little legend. R.I.P mate
— Clint Mckay (@clintmckay27) November 27, 2014
Our deepest condolences to fam & friends of Phil Hughes, our friends & colleagues @CricketAus & all cricket loving people of OZ. A sad day.
— westindies (@westindies) November 27, 2014
A sad, sad day. Absolutely devastating. Thoughts go out to Phillip Hughes’ family and friends #RIPPhillipHughes
— Meg Lanning (@meglanning7) November 27, 2014
Devastated to hear the news about Philip Hughes.A huge talent and a great Australian lost too soon. We will never forget you #CricketFamily
— Damien Martyn (@dmartyn30) November 27, 2014
Just heard. In shock. My deep condolences to the family of Phillip Hughes.
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) November 27, 2014
Rip ..Philip Hughes ..darkest news of the cricket history ..our thoughts and prayers are with his family ..
— Bilawal bhatti (@007Bilawal) November 27, 2014
For people in the Macksville area please come to the Macksville Ex Services Club and share some time together. #RIPPhilHughes @CricketNSW
— Ivan Spyrdz (@IvanSpyrdz) November 27, 2014
#408
— Jake Lehmann (@JLehmann71) November 27, 2014
Can’t believe it #philhughes has passed away, what a tragic waste of a fantastic young mans life #RIPHughesy, just awful news
— Shaun Udal (@shaggyudal) November 27, 2014
Very sad news to wake up to. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Phil Hughes. #RIPHughesy
— David Miller (@DavidMillerSA12) November 27, 2014
Not at all fair! Hughsey U deserved much more life man. Cricket cannot be this cruel to anyone. Please God..
— Jaydev Unadkat (@JUnadkat) November 27, 2014
So sad. #RIP
— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) November 27, 2014
Thoughts and prayers with Phil Hughes all the way. Fight it out mate. You are a top man. All the strength goes out to you and your family.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 25, 2014
RIP Philip Hughes..
— DhawalKulkarni (@dhawal_kulkarni) November 27, 2014
Rest in peace Hughesy. I am really going to miss you. You were 1 of the great blokes and I will never forget you. #408 will live on forever.
— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) November 27, 2014
Very very sad news,at such a young age.just not fair.may God giv strength to his family and friends and for Sean Abbott too.#RIPPhilipHughes
— DK (@DineshKarthik) November 27, 2014
I still can’t believe it’s true. RIP Phil Hughes. Condolences goes out to his family. May God be with them through this tough time. #Sosad
— Darren Sammy (@darrensammy88) November 27, 2014
Crushing news about Phil Hughes. #RIP
— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) November 27, 2014
May you RIP Hughesey. Words cannot explain one’s feelings right now. Prayers are with his family, friends and Teammates.. #RIPPhilHughes
— JP Duminy (@jpduminy21) November 27, 2014
You will be missed maaaan. So kind person you were pic.twitter.com/ijT4m7n9Rg
— Imran Nazir (@imrancrickter) November 27, 2014
Woke up to the news of Phil Hughes passing away. RIP buddy. Thoughts and prayers to friends and family. What a sad day.
— Jacques Kallis (@jacqueskallis75) November 27, 2014
Rip Phil Hughes…. can’t believe wht has happnd..very very sad to hear the news…
— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) November 27, 2014
There are just no words to express the sadness I feel. The world has lost a great man!
— Michael Slater (@mj_slats) November 27, 2014
Shocked and sad…a dark day for the http://t.co/WypCAuALSy phil hughes.thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
— subramani badrinath (@s_badrinath) November 27, 2014
Absolutely devastated to hear that Phil has passed away. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends. #RIPPhillipHughes
— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) November 27, 2014
Extremely sad day. Rest in peace my dear friend Phil Hughes. Will miss you.
— Ambati Rayudu (@RayuduAmbati) November 27, 2014
Sad sad day for cricket…top guy and great cricketer. #PhilHughes
— Jacques Rudolph (@Jacques_Rudolph) November 27, 2014
Woken to the horrific news about Hughesy ! I cannot describe the sadness I feel for the Hughes family & fellow cricket players, so so sad
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) November 27, 2014
Honoured to have spent the last few months with Hughesy. Absolute gun cricketer and even better young man.#numb #408
— Greg Blewett (@blewy214) November 27, 2014
Deeply saddened to hear the news of Phil Hughes’ passing..Very very sad day, love and thoughts go to his family/friends…. X
— simon jones (@si610) November 27, 2014
Just an absolute tragedy that Hughesy is no longer with us. He was such an awesome young man, RIP buddy, shattered… http://t.co/avDtc8deoR
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) November 27, 2014
RT @Journalist_GEO David Warner Cant Control his Tears #PhilHughes #SeanAbbott pic.twitter.com/ItsDbBWoFh
— Kamal Kumar. (@KamalKumar_) November 27, 2014
ICC extends deepest condolences on the passing of Phillip Hughes http://t.co/lBCmtBsDYC pic.twitter.com/jO0pFuVYDS
— ICC (@ICC) November 27, 2014
Shocking news 2hear about #PhilHughes death. RIP young man. Thoughts & prayers 4family. Sad day 4cricket
— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) November 27, 2014
Desperately sad news from Sydney
— Mike atherton (@Athersmike) November 27, 2014
Sad day for cricket, very heartbreaking!! RIP phil….!!
— Kieron Pollard (@KieronPollard55) November 27, 2014
Can’t comprehend it. Shaking. Our deepest condolences to Phillip Hughes’s family and friends. #RIPPhillipHughes
— Jason Gillespie (@YCCCDizzy) November 27, 2014
Gutted and shattered from the passing of Phil Hughes… RIP mate…
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) November 27, 2014
Very sad to hear the news that Phil Hughes died last night, he was a great talent taken far too soon. #RIPPhilHughes
— Andy Caddick (@AndyCaddick) November 27, 2014
The #BasinReserve joins the rest of our #CricketFamily in remembering Phillip Hughes. pic.twitter.com/fzMRphcHmw
— NZ Cricket Museum (@NZCricketMuseum) November 27, 2014
This is the saddest day in the world of cricket..a young man gone too soon #RIPPhillipHughes
— Ravi Bopara (@ravibopara) November 27, 2014
RIP Phil Hughes. Gone too soon. Thoughts and Prayers are with you and the family. Shocked.
— Ross Taylor (@RossLTaylor) November 27, 2014
Just can't believe it, heartbreaking stuff. RIP Phil Hughes. pic.twitter.com/7L7XnsEUnL
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) November 27, 2014
Totally saddened by the passing of our cricket brother and friend Phil Hughes. Terrible loss! Deepest condolences 2 his family! #RIPHughes
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) November 27, 2014
Absolutely numb. Heartfelt condolences to the Hughes family. Phillip was talented ,unique, thinker, fighter. #RIPPhillipHughes
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) November 27, 2014
RIP Hughesy, absolutely gut wrenching news. Feeling for your family, friends and everyone involved.
You're an absolute legend.
— Luke Ronchi (@ronchi04) November 27, 2014
Can't quite believe the news. Devastating. My thoughts go out to Phil Hughes' family and friends. Thoughts also with Sean Abbott.
— James Anderson (@jimmy9) November 27, 2014
We all play cricket as a family… Really sad & shocked with the news of Phil Hughes.. Special Condolences to his whole family.. Wil miss u
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) November 27, 2014
Cuz I miss you so much, never has someone had such an impact on my life, my career, my outlook. devastated and upset. Love you bro #RIPPhil
— Nick Compton (@thecompdog) November 27, 2014
Horrible to hear the passing of Phil Hughes. Gone way too soon. Condolences to family and friends. R.I.P
— Corey Anderson (@coreyanderson78) November 27, 2014
You defined character, courage and most of all laughter, you will be missed by many my friend. RIP #PhillipHughes
— shaun marsh (@shaunmarsh9) November 27, 2014
Devastated to hear the news about Phil Hughes this morning. My thoughts are with his family at this tragic time
— Jonathan Trott (@Trotty) November 27, 2014
Such a tragic news of Phillip Hughes… RIP..prayers for his family members.
— Ashoke Dinda (@dindaashoke) November 27, 2014
I still can't believe the devastating news about #PhilHughes. My condolences to his family. RIP
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 27, 2014
This is the worst day in cricket that I've known, Can't imagine what the Hughes family are going through. Our thought are with them!!
— Stephen Harmison (@Harmy611) November 27, 2014
@CAComms #PhillipHughes– We mourn his loss and extend our deepest sympathies to Phillip's family and friends at this incredibly sad time.
— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) November 27, 2014
My prayers are with Phillip Hughes and his family.
— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) November 27, 2014
Devastated to hear of Phil Hughes' passing. Such a sad day for everyone. Condolences to his family and friends. Champion of a man! RIP
— Steven Finn (@finnysteve) November 27, 2014
Sad to hear the passing of a Phil Hughes. My thoughts go to his family, friends and anyone who played with him. #RIPHughes
— Dean Headley (@deanheadley585) November 27, 2014
Shocked and sadden by the news of Phil hughes. Condolence to his family and friends # RIP
— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) November 27, 2014
Saddened by the news of phil Hughes passing away ….condolences to family n friends ….R.I.P pic.twitter.com/TWaMFmngeK
— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) November 27, 2014
Brothers in arms, RIP mate. I will always walk out there forever knowing your by my side. Love you BRAZ!! pic.twitter.com/Qxq2Jy0Pyx
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) November 27, 2014
So so sad #RIPPhilHughes
— Robert Croft (@RDBCroft10) November 27, 2014
63 not out forever… #RIPHughesy
— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) November 27, 2014
Hughesy. Tried to put it in words, but there are none that do you justice. Will miss you mate. Devastated. #RIPPhillipHughes #408
— Trent Copeland (@copes9) November 27, 2014
Shocked to hear about Phil's passing away! My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends! May his soul rest in peace! Feel for Abbot!
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) November 27, 2014
Terribly terribly sad news. Thoughts are with Phil's family, friends and all that knew him. #CricketFamily #RIPPhilHughes
— Alec Stewart (@StewieCricket) November 27, 2014
Truely saddened hearing the news of the passing of Phil Hughes! My thoughts are with all his friends, family & colleagues! #RIPPhillipHughes
— Jonathan Bairstow (@jbairstow21) November 27, 2014
Life is so unpredictable!shocked and saddened especially when a friend leaves you to early!RIP Phil! Condolence to family n friends
— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) November 27, 2014
Devastating . RIP young man.
— Simon O'Donnell (@simon_odonnell) November 27, 2014
Undoubtedly the most horror day of modern world cricket,,totally stunned after I heard about phill Hughes,,all my condolences wth his fam!!
— Ahmad Shahzad (@iamAhmadshahzad) November 27, 2014
Such a tragic day for the Cricket world. My thoughts are with Phil Hughes Family, Friends and Teammates. #RIPPhilHughes
— Tim Bresnan (@timbresnan) November 27, 2014
Unbelievably tragic news. So so sad. RIP Phil Hughes
— Chris Tremlett (@ChrisTremlett33) November 27, 2014
Untimely death of Phil Hughes is reminder to keep doing what u love #gone2soon we are not here forever. Condolences from the MI family
— Jonty Rhodes (@JontyRhodes8) November 27, 2014
A man living his dream playing the sport he loves ,a sad day for cricket,
as a parent of 2 boys who love cricket i can imagine what his poor
— Darren Gough (@DGoughie) November 27, 2014
Hard to get motivated today loss of young man plays on your mind so so sad RIP Phil
— Barry Richards (@BARichards356) November 27, 2014
Saddened to hear about Phil Hughes. Terrible day for cricket. RIP Phil. may God give strength to ur family,loved ones in this difficult time
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) November 27, 2014
Forever Not Out in My Heart Braz! ❤️ #RIPHughesy #408 #63NotOut pic.twitter.com/wuqonY5BlW
— Peter Siddle (@petersiddle403) November 27, 2014
Shocked at the terrible news. RIP Phil Hughes. Condolences to his family and friends during this time.
— Nathan McCullum (@MccullumNathan) November 27, 2014
Rip #PhillipHughes
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 27, 2014
A terribly sad day for world cricket. May your soul RIP Phil Hughes. My condolences go out to his family, friends and @CricketAus colleagues
— Dwayne Bravo (@Newbigdog) November 27, 2014
What an absolute tragedy, the sad news of Phil Hughes makes me sick in the stomach. RIP my brother,pleasure competing against you
— Daren Ganga (@DarenGanga) November 27, 2014
Spare a thought for poor Sean Abbott too.He will need all the support possible to help him try & get through this #CricketFamily #CricketAUS
— Alec Stewart (@StewieCricket) November 27, 2014