Phillip Hughes Getting Best Medical Treatment, Says Australian Team Doctor
Phillip Hughes' family has requested for privacy after the left-handed batsman was hit by a bouncer during the course of a Sheffield Shield match on Tuesday.
Australian team doctor Peter Brukner confirmed Tuesday that batsman Phillip Hughes sustained a severe head injury while batting for South Australia in a domestic first-class match here and "is in a critical condition". (Phillip Hughes Factfile)
The left-handed batsman collapsed on the ground after a delivery from New South Wales pacer Sean Abbott hit his helmet during a Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales (NSW) at the Sydney Cricket Ground. (Hughes Undergoes Emergency Surgery)
He was treated on the ground by Cricket NSW medical staff and transferred by an ambulance to St. Vincent's Hospital. He subsequently underwent surgery and remains in a critical condition in the hospital's intensive care unit. (Lehmann Leads Prayers for Hughes)
"Phillip is receiving the best possible medical care. The thoughts of his teammates and the wider cricket community are with Phillip and his family and friends at this difficult time," Brukner said in a statement.
"We ask that you kindly respect the family's wishes for privacy." (Team India Wishes Hughes Speedy Recovery)