 "Goodbye little fella: Cricket community reacts to Phillip Hughes' untimely death")
The cricket community worldwide is in mourning today following the death of Australian cricketer Phillip Joel Hughes, aged 25. The news was announced by Cricket Australia with a statement from team doctor Peter Brukner. He was struck on the head while batting for South Australia during a Sheffield Shield game at the SCG on Tuesday, and underwent emergency surgery shortly after being rushed to St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney. [caption id=“attachment_1823973” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  Phillip Hughes passed away from a devastating head injury. Getty[/caption] “It is my sad duty to inform you that a short time ago Phillip Hughes passed away,” Dr Brukner’s statement read. “He never regained consciousness following his injury on Tuesday.” “As a cricket community we mourn his loss and extend our deepest sympathies to Phillip’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time. “Cricket Australia kindly asks that the privacy of the Hughes family, players and staff be respected.” Here are a few Twitter responses to Hughes’ death
Shocked to hear about Phil. Sad day for cricket. Deepest condolences to family, friends and well wishers. RIP #PhilipHughes
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 27, 2014
A beautiful piece by @ARamseyCricket on the country boy who chased his Baggy Green dream: http://t.co/OCKQnalvB1 pic.twitter.com/V59nUBBwli
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 27, 2014
No no no no no. RIP Phillip Hughes
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) November 27, 2014
Goodbye little fella. We loved you so much. Thoughts with his beautiful family and many friends. Phillip Hughes is gone.
— Peter Lalor (@plalor) November 27, 2014
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More ShortsDevastated, distraught...Phil Hughes no more. Sad, sad day for world cricket. My thoughts n condolences. RIP Phil...
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 27, 2014
Awful to wake up to the news of Phil Hughes! Tragic day for the sport. Thoughts go out to those close to him! #RIPPhilHughes
— Joe Root (@root66) November 27, 2014
Moment's silence here at Hagley Oval for the passing of Phillip Hughes. Nice touch.
— Matt Richens (@mattrichens) November 27, 2014
R.I.P PHILIP HUGHES.
— Ajit Agarkar (@imAagarkar) November 27, 2014
Sean Abbott only 22, enjoying a breakthrough season, then this: He's blameless, needs every bit of help from every quarter...
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 27, 2014
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