The statement from Australian Team Doctor Peter Brukner read as follows:
“It is my sad duty to inform you that a short time ago Phillip Hughes passed away.
“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.
“Cricket Australia asks that the privacy of the Hughes family, players and staff be respected.”
RIP(Rest in peace) Phillip Hughes. You will be missed.
