Australian Batsman Phil Hughes in critical condition after being struc

[MikeyBelic]

 

THERE have been distressing scenes at the SCG this afternoon, with Test hopeful Phil Hughes knocked out by a bouncer and stretchered from the ground.

Ambulance officials confirmed he was in a critical condition.

At least three ambulances and a helicopter were on hand to treat the 25-year-old and transport him to St Vincent’s Hospital.

The opposing Blues players rushed in to help their former teammate and called for medical help from the dressing rooms.

Doctors attempted to resuscitate the South Australia batsman on the wicket and stopped the medical van on the boundary to continue treatment soon after.

The NSW Blues released a statement saying Hughes had been taken to hospital via ambulance.

“A full statement on his condition will me made once assessed by doctors,” it read.

 

 

Hughes was struck on the head by a bouncer from Sean Abbott in South Australia’s Sheffield Shield clash with NSW.

Hughes was given CPR on the stretcher as he came off the field, with Australian opener David Warner alongside him.

He was taken to the edge of the field, where a sheet was erected so spectators could not see him receiving treatment.

Hoping to press his case for a place in next week’s first Test against India, the opener had scored a composed 63 off 161 balls and looked good before he was hit on the helmet and transported from the ground on a medicab.

The incident occurred at 2.23pm AEDT and play was officially abandoned.

Hughes had been leaving short balls, but had a go at one from Abbott and misjudged it, and was hit in the head.

Hughes had been pushing hard for a berth in the first Test squad to face India in Brisbane.

He had scored 170 runs at 42.50 in three Sheffield Shield matches this season.

Hughes has amassed 1,535 runs in 26 Test matches, dating back to 2009.

Hailing from Macksville on the north coast of NSW, Hughes moved to South Australia last season in a bid to reinvigorate his international career.

 

http://www.news.com.au/sport/cricket/phil-hughes-knocked-out-by-bouncer-at-scg/story-fndpt0dy-1227134397193

 

This is pretty tragic to hear. I always liked Phil Hughes and found his playstyle classical and entertaining at the same time.

 

I actually saw something on the news about Clarke being out today and thought Hughes was the man to replace him. Really tragic.

 

I hope he'll be alright but I fear this might end up being like another Schumacher if he survives the night and after that.

 

Just in: The news is reporting that he is in surgery.

 

Doesn't sound good, this is pretty horrible.

Edited November 25, 2014 by MikeyBelic

[universetwisters]

Who the hell is Phil Hughes

[Ai®a©ob®a]

Who the hell is Phil Hughes

Apperently some dude who hurt his noggin', Maybe he got into a fight with his keyboard

[El Dildo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7QaD3l1yQA

[sivispacem]

Wouldn't this be better suited in the cricket topic? Yes, it would.