NSW vs SA at SCG

[heater31]

From News reporter Ben Horne at the SCG
Hughes' mother and sister were present in the crowd when Hughes was injured.

He's been taken to St Vincent's Hospital.

A Cricket Australia spokesperson said the health and safety of Hughes was paramount and there would be no update on his condition at this stage.

NSW team doctor John Orchard has accompanied Hughes to hospital and will provide an update when appropriate.

Slightly positive that he improved a small amount before being taken to hospital.

Feel very ill at present and don't really feel like training tonight...

Yep Heater, I couldnt be any less motivated for training tonight.

Could this see a rule change, in regards to bumpers? didnt one of the NSW blokes get stretchered off last match after being hit?

Whilst a horrible thing you cant ban the bouncer, was just an unfortunate incident

Some shocking injuries this year in county cricket but that could have more to do with helmet design...

[valleys07]

Far out!

Fingers crossed he recovers well.

Agreed with Jim, an unfortunate incident cant result in the banning of a delivery.

[Booney]

Hospital spokesman advised when he arrived at St Vincents he "....is in a critical condition".

[Jim05]

Was mentioned he stopped breathing twice and had to have CPR performed on him

[mighty_tiger_79]

now reporting on ch 24 that NSWCA don't know whether Hughes was alive when he left the SCG

[Footy Smart]

Whilst a horrible thing you cant ban the bouncer, was just an unfortunate incident

Agreed, unfortunate incident and you cant ban the bouncer all together but was more thinking in regards to sustained short pitch bowling?

[Booney]

Doctor John Orchard - Cricket Australia's chief medical officer - treated Hughes on the scene and travelled with Hughes to Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital where he arrived in critical condition.

However Cricket NSW could not confirm if Hughes was alive when he left the ground.

[Footy Smart]

reports that the ball hit im the heart not the head? i havent seen the footage though......

[Booney]

reports that the ball hit im the heart not the head? i havent seen the footage though......

Footage is inconclusive, very broken internet feed.

I have read unconfirmed "cardiac arrest" reports.

[Booney]

The moment Phil Hughes was struck in the head at the SCG http://t.co/F5Xo6yO8dR Photo: @philthy295 #CricketAustralia http://t.co/JvjMugiVLB

[Footy Smart]

to me that pic either says in the chest and the ball has bounced up after contact or about to pin him in the side of the neck.... probably the two most vulnerable spots

[Q.]

Looks like it smashed into his jugular vein??

[Booney]

Brenton Speed of Fox Sports reports from St Vincents' that Hughes is in surgery following scans.

@toneharper

Fox Sports news.

[Booney]

Various reports quoting St Vincents' Hospital as saying Hughes is undergoing scans to determine if he has surgery or is sent to intensive care.

@toneharper

Fox Sports News

[carey]

I literally feel sick seeing and reading this. I'm literally lost for words sincerely hope his ok, Times like this no matter who you follow you just hope for the best.

[RustyCage]

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[Booney]

Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland due to speak about Phil Hughes at 445pmEDT @FOXSportsNews

[Jim05]

Now media reporting he has been placed in an induced coma and is having surgery

[bennymacca]

I feel sick reading about all of this.

[whufc]

Yep no one wishes this on any player

With all the protection gear we wear these days while you know you may get the odd injury potentially a break or something you don't expect your life to be put at risk

Thoughts go out to Hughes and his family as well all the other cricketers involved in this match