Phillip Joel Hughes born on 30 Nov 1988 and plays domestic cricket for South Australia and Worcestershire. He is a left-handed opening batsman who played for two seasons with New South Wales before making his Test debut in 2009 at the age of 20.
Phillip Hughes an Australian Batman, who is just short from celebrating his twenty sixth birthday is now fighting for his life at Vincents Hospital in Sydney’s inner suburbs. Everything seemed to going well for the young 25-year-old Hughes who looked forward to sealing his place for the Brisbane Test against upcoming home series against India, till a killer bouncer struck him hard. Playing for South Australia’s Sheffield Shield clash against New South Wales, a mistiming against a brutal bouncer delivery from Sean Abott got him knocked out.
Hughes was left in a critical condition after being struck by a bouncer from New South Wales fast bowler Sean Abbott whilst playing for South Australia.
Hughes was immediately helped by his team-mates and opponents from South Wales who called for help from the dressing room. He was airlifted to Vincents Hospital as three ambulances and a helicopter were readily available to treat and transport him to the hospital. He has currently undergone a surgery and in induced coma. His family released a statement, which said ‘the outcome of that surgery is unlikely to be known for the next 24 to 48 hours.’
Video: Watch Philip Hughes brutal head injury knocked him out
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