The International Cricket Council (ICC) has offered its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Australia batsman Phillip Hughes who passed away on Thursday following an injury he suffered during a first-class match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday.
ICC Chairman Narayanaswamy Srinivasan said that they are all shocked and saddened with the news of Hughes' passing. He added that on behalf of the entire cricket community, he would like to extend his sincere condolences to the deceased batsman's family and friends.
ICC chief executive David Richardson said that Hughes was a naturally gifted player who entertained many with his attacking approach to the game. He added that all those who play, have played or are in any way connected to the game are devastated by the news.
Richardson said that their thoughts are with all those affected by this tragedy at this difficult time.
Born in Macksville, New South Wales, Hughes made his Test debut against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2009 and in only his second Test match, in Durban, he became the youngest cricketer to score two centuries in a Test.
Hughes played 26 Test matches, scoring 1,535 runs, including three centuries, 25 ODIs, scoring 826 runs, including two centuries, most recently in the victory over Pakistan in Abu Dhabi in October, and one T20 International.