Australian Cricketer Dies After Freak On-Field Accident

Australian cricketer Phil Hughes, who was struck in the head with a ball during a match this week in Sydney, has died. Team doctor Peter Brukner said in a statement the 25-year-old died Thursday, surrounded by his family and friends. Hughes had been put in a medically induced coma and underwent emergency surgery following the Tuesday accident. Brukner said Hughes never regained consciousness and "was not in pain before he passed." Hughes was hit just behind the left ear...

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