Phillip Hughes dead: Australian cricketer dies after bouncer at SCG Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes has died in hospital, two days after he was struck on the head by a cricket ball while playing in a Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Australian team doctor Peter Brukner said in a statement released by Cricket Australia on Thursday afternoon that Hughes had died at St Vincent's Hospital. "We're devastated": Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke pauses before reading the Hughes' family statement.Photo: Jason Reed/Reuters "He never regained consciousness following his injury on Tuesday," he said."He was not in pain before he passed and was surrounded by his family and close friends. "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." Cricketers past and present were inconsolable as they left the hospital. Shortly after the announcement was made, David Warner, his wife Candice and Matt Wade left arm in arm, visibly emotional. Tragedy: Phillip Hughes has died. Photo: Getty Images NSW paceman Sean Abbott, who delivered the ball that struck Hughes on Tuesday, was also at the hospital.  An emotional Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke read a statement at the hospital on behalf of Hughes' family.  "We're devastated by the loss of our much-loved son and brother Phillip," he said.