A dark day has dawned on the world of cricket after Australian cricketer, Phil Hughes died from his injuries sustained after a ball struck him in the back of the head.

Hughes collapsed on the pitch while playing for South Australia on Tuesday afternoon.

Various SA cricketers have taken to Twitter to mourn their loss and disbelief:

Heart broken! A very dark day. You will be missed, Phil Hughes. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family & friends.

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) November 27, 2014

Lost for words! Holding onto the fact that he is in a better world right now! RIP buddy! Thinking of Sean and the family! God do your work! — mark boucher (@markb46) November 27, 2014

Our sincerest & most heartfelt condolences go out to Phil Hughes’ family, friends,teammates, @CricketAus & fans. #RIP pic.twitter.com/R94bx8m7a7

— Cricket South Africa (@OfficialCSA) November 27, 2014

May you RIP Hughesey. Words cannot explain one’s feelings right now. Prayers are with his family, friends and Teammates.. #RIPPhilHughes — JP Duminy (@jpduminy21) November 27, 2014

Woke up to the news of Phil Hughes passing away. RIP buddy. Thoughts and prayers to friends and family. What a sad day.

— Jacques Kallis (@jacqueskallis75) November 27, 2014

 

 

Footage of the incident can be seen here:

Read more on Phil Hughes; career here.