Australian cricketer Hughes dies from head injury

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Australia’s Phillip Hughes watches his shot during the fourth day of their third and final test cricket match against Sri Lanka in Colombo in this September 19, 2011 file photo. Hughes has died on November 27, 2014, two days after he was struck in the head by a ball, Cricket Australia said in a tweet posted on its official page. Hughes sustained serious head injuries when struck by a short delivery during a Sheffield Shield match on Tuesday. He had emergency surgery before being placed in an induced coma. (REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte/Files)

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SYDNEY — Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes died in a Sydney hospital on Thursday after being struck by a ball and suffering a severe head injury two days earlier.

“We are extremely sad to announce that Phillip Hughes has passed away at the age of 25,” Cricket Australia said in a statement.

“Our thoughts go out to Phillip’s family, friends, and the entire cricket community on this incredibly sad day.”

Hughes was struck in the head while batting in a match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

He underwent emergency surgery and was put in an induced coma but never regained consciousness.

“He was not in pain before he passed and was surrounded by his family and close friends,” Cricket Australia said.

“As a cricket community we mourn his loss and extend our deepest sympathies to Phillips family and friends at this incredibly sad time.”