Phil Hughes’ family: Stricken cricketer in coma and fighting for his life after being hit in the head by ball

The family of critically injured Phil Hughes were today at his bedside as the Australian cricketer fought for life after he was struck on the head by a cricket ball in an horrific accident at Sydney Cricket Ground.

His family were joined by close friend Michael Clarke, who returned to St Vincent’s Hospital at 7am this morning to be by Hughes’ side. The Australian captain had left just hours before after spending seven hours in hospital supporting Hughes in the intensive care unit.

Some of Hughes’ team-mates also arrived at the hospital this morning, including Australian wicket keeper Brad Haddin. The New South Wales doctor John Orchard – who treated Hughes at the side of the pitch yesterday – went into the hospital about 8am.

Source:Dailymailaustralia