RIP... Sad A 2 days old condition story A Brutal bouncer knocks down Philip Hughes! Watch video Popular NowPakistan vs Australia 2014Zarb e AzbTalk ShowsCricket World Cup Australian batsman Phil Hughes was fighting for his life following emergency surgery Tuesday after he was knocked out by a bouncer in a freak incident which shocked cricket. Read full story of Phil Hughes injury due to bouncer Australian batsman Phillip Hughes, who is five-days short of celebrating his 26th birthday is 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. The video highlights the tragic series of events when a confident looking Phillip Hughes, batting at 63 tried to play a pull shot but completely miscued the bouncer delivery which goes on to hit him on his head. Hughes does not immediately fall but is shown moving aside before collapsing on the ground, much to horror of players and onlookers. There are disturbing images as Hughes complains of not being ‘able to breathe’. 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.’
Posted on: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 11:54:01 +0000
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