Cricketer Phil Hughes dies aged 25
By Dorette De Swart - 27 November 2014
Australian test cricketer Phil Hughes died Thursday (27/11/14), two days after being struck on the head by a rising cricket ball.
Life support for the cricketer was turned off, Cricket Australia announced by Twitter.
"We are extremely sad to announce that Phillip Hughes has passed away at the age of 25," the announcement said.
Hughes had been in an induced come since Tuesday when he was struck by a fast bouncer just behind the ear and beneath his helmet while playing at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
- SAPA
