Governing body Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed the 25-year-old had lost his fight for life while he was in an induced coma in a Sydney hospital.
They tweeted: "We are extremely sad to announce that Phillip Hughes has passed away at the age of 25.
"Our thoughts go out to Phillip's family, friends, and the entire cricket community on this incredibly sad day."
The batsman was struck on the head by a ball bowled by Sean Abbott at the Sydney Cricket Ground, a devastating blow experts compared to the trauma suffered by victims of a car
crash.
Tributes are already pouring in for Hughes.
Former England cricket captain Sir Ian Botham tweeted: "A very sad day for the world of cricket. So sorry for Phillip Hughes and his family. Spare a thought for Sean Abbott."
The England cricket team, who are currently in Sri Lanka for a one-day series, have cancelled today's media conference after the shock death.
They tweeted: "We are extremely sad to announce that Phillip Hughes has passed away at the age of 25.
"Our thoughts go out to Phillip's family, friends, and the entire cricket community on this incredibly sad day."
The batsman was struck on the head by a ball bowled by Sean Abbott at the Sydney Cricket Ground, a devastating blow experts compared to the trauma suffered by victims of a car
crash.Tributes are already pouring in for Hughes.
Former England cricket captain Sir Ian Botham tweeted: "A very sad day for the world of cricket. So sorry for Phillip Hughes and his family. Spare a thought for Sean Abbott."
The England cricket team, who are currently in Sri Lanka for a one-day series, have cancelled today's media conference after the shock death.
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