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Phil Hughes: Reactions from cricket world and Australia


Last updated at 06:18


Cricket personalities and leading Australians have paid tribute to Australian cricketer Phil Hughes, 25, who has died two days after being hit on the head by a ball.


Hughes, batting for South Australia, was carried off on a stretcher at the Sydney Cricket Ground after a short-pitched delivery from Sean Abbott during a Sheffield Shield game against New South Wales struck his head, missing his helmet.


Australian cricket team coach Darren Lehmann, via Twitter : 'RIP you little champ, we are all going to miss you! Love, prayers to all the Hughes family xxxx.'


Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott: 'Phillip Hughes was a young man living out his dreams. For a young life to be cut short playing our national game seems a shocking aberration. He was loved, admired and respected by his team-mates and by legions of cricket fans.'


Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard: 'It's a terrible accident and it should be seen in that light, it's nobody's fault. It's a terrible accident and it's a terrible loss to his poor family and I send my prayers and thoughts to them.'


Sri Lankan cricketer Mahela Jayawardena:



Former Australia cricketer Glenn McGrath:



Australian Olympic cyclist Anna Meares via Twitter : 'Sheer shock and sadness at the passing of Phil Hughes. My condolences and thoughts with his loved ones, friends and team-mates.'


South African cricketer AB de Villiers via Twitter : 'Heart broken! A very dark day. You will be missed, Phil Hughes. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family & friends.'


Australian Olympic gold medallist in swimming Stephanie Rice via Twitter : 'Awful, awful news!! What a devastating end to an incredibly talented athlete. My love goes out to everyone who cared and loved for you Phils.'


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