During this game for South Australia against New South Wales, Hughes was batting on 63 when he was struck on the right side of his head by a bouncer from pace bowler Sean Abbott. Hughes stood dazed for a few moments before falling face first to the pitch. He did not gain consciousness again.
The Australian international was placed in an induced coma following emergency brain surgery.
Hughes was wearing a Masuri helmet when he was struck. In a statement, the UK-based company said: "Following the injury to Phil Hughes, Masuri is actively seeking as much TV and video footage of the incident as possible, to be able to see more conclusively exactly where the player was hit.
"Masuri would immediately like to join with the world of cricket in wishing Phil Hughes a full and speedy recovery."
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