Australian cricketer Phil Hughes is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a ball during a match in Sydney.
The 25-year-old South Australia batsman, who has played for his country, collapsed after he was struck by a “bouncer” from New South Wales bowler Sean Abbott.
The game was immediately halted as Hughes received treatment. He was eventually taken from the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) to the city’s St Vincent’s Hospital.
“He is in intensive care after undergoing neurosurgery in theater,” David Faktor, a spokesman for the hospital, told CNN. “His family are with him at the hospital.”
The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Hughes was “intubated” by medical staff who flew by helicopter to the ground. The procedure involves inserting a tube into the body to enable that person to breathe.
They said he was now in an induced coma, though CNN could not confirm these details.
Hughes was playing for South Australia against Sydney-based New South Wales, a team he represented between 2007 and 2012.
“He received immediate treatment at the ground led by CNSW and CA Chief Medical Officer Dr John Orchard. He was then taken to hospital by ambulance and is receiving the best available care.
Source-CNN
