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Australian batsman Phillip Hughes, who was struck on the head by a cricket ball died in hospital, authorities said Thursday. (Getty Images)

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The incident took place when Hughes was playing in a Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. (Getty Images)

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Hughes has died, said Cricket Australia in a statement Thursday. "He never regained consciousness following his injury on Tuesday," Sydney Morning Herald cited the statement as saying. "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." (Getty Images)

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Hughes, 25, had been in an induced coma since the accident Tuesday afternoon. (Getty Images)

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Test stars Shane Watson, Brad Haddin, David Warner, Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith are among a stream of personalities from the sport who have visited Hughes' bedside. (Getty Images)

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Emotions were running high with supporters shedding tears and sharing hugs. (Getty Images)

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Australia captain Michael Clarke has been an almost constant presence at his close friend's side at St Vincent's Hospital since the freak incident, arriving again early Thursday. (Getty Images)

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A who's who of the cricketing world have sent their best wishes, including Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara and the captains of England, South Africa and India. (Getty Images)

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The vigil by family and friends continued as questions were raised about a delay in the response after the initial emergency call for help was made. (Getty Images)

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Sydney Cricket Ground officials said a call was made six minutes after the batsman crumpled to the ground at 2.23pm, but the ambulance did not arrive until 2.52pm. A helicopter and another ambulance were also dispatched. (Getty Images)

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