South Australian batsman #PhilHughes had been knocked out in the #Sydney #Cricket Ground on Tuesday afternoon by a #bouncer while batting in #Sheffield #Shields match against New South Wales.
He is on the life support at the St. Vincent’s Hospital as he was stretchered from the ground to the ambulance in critical condition.
Hughes had made 63 out of a Redbacks total of 2 for 136 when he misjudged a ball from Sean Abbott and was hit in the head.
The Australian reported, Doctors attempted to resuscitate the batsman on the wicket and stopped the medical van on the boundary to continue treatment soon after, The Australian reported.
Reports in the media later said that he has undergone an emergency surgery, but the results of it will be available only after 24 to 48 hours as the batsman is under induced coma.
“Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer James Sutherland today extended his best wishes to Southern Redbacks batsman Phil Hughes who was injured in today’s Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground,” said a statement of Cricket Australia on the incident.
Sutherland said, “Our thoughts and prayers are with Phil Hughes right now. We are also thinking of his family, team-mates and friends in the Australian cricket family. His welfare is our highest priority. We’re also naturally concerned about all of those involved in today’s game and will be giving them our utmost support.”
Australian Cricketers’ Association Chief Executive Officer Alastair Nicholson also sent his support to Hughes.
He said, “We were obviously shocked to learn of the seriousness of the incident involving Phil. While we have faith that he’s receiving the best available treatment, the situation will impact his family, friends, and those directly involved on the field.”
Bureau Report
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