Australian cricketer Philip Hughes in an induced coma after being hit by a bouncer

By: Poorva Chavan | | Published: November 25, 2014 3:22 pm

During a clash for Sheffield Shield, between South Australia and NSW, Australia s rising test batsman Philip Hughes was knocked down by a bouncer delivered by Sean Abbott. He was in a critical condition and was given CPR while being brought out of the field. Three ambulances and a helicopter were available to promptly take him to the hospital. Also Read - 7 reasons why the #BeefBan is good

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Hughes has now been placed in an induced coma after a surgery at St Vincent s Hospital in Sydney. His family informed that the outcome of the surgery won t be known for another 24 to 48 hours. The left handed batsman was aiming for a position in the upcoming test match against India, and had scored 63 off 161 balls before being hit by the bouncer. You may also like to read about Michael Schumacher’s story of how her recovered from his ski accident after spending a massive 254 days in coma. Also Read - Virat Kohli loves doing deadlifts: Here's why you too should

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Published : November 25, 2014 3:22 pm

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