Tributes have been paid to cricketer Phillip Hughes who has died, aged 25.
The Australian died two days after being struck on the head by a bouncer while batting for South Australia against New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Australian batsman Phillip Hughes has died, days after being hit on the head with a ball.
Australian team doctor Peter Brukner said the 25-year-old "never regained consciousness" following his injury on Tuesday.
Hughes, who would have turned 26 on Sunday, was "not in pain before he passed and was surrounded by his family and close friends", Bruckner added.
Hughes collapsed after being struck in the head while batting for South Australia in a match against New South Wales in Sydney.
He was given mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on the pitch before being rushed to hospital for emergency surgery.
A man in Australia has caused outrage after taking a cricket bat left out at a memorial in honour of Phil Hughes.
Australia bid an emotional farewell to cricketer Phillip Hughes at a funeral in his hometown this morning with a live nationwide broadcast.
Cricket stars, celebrities and fans have joined a social media campaign paying tribute to Phil Hughes by leaving their cricket bats out.