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How a bouncer took Phillip Hughes' life

This sequence of images shows Phillip Hughes of South Australia as he is struck in the head by a delivery during the Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales at Sydney Cricket Ground. 


Phillip Hughes is struck in the head by a delivery during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground. 


Hughes is struck in the head by a delivery during day one of the Sheffield Shield match. 

Hughes falls to the ground after being struck in the head by a delivery. 

Hughes is helped by New South Wales players after falling to the ground. 

Umpire and New South South Wales players call for medical help after Hughes fell to the ground. 



A helicopter lands on the field of play after Phillip Hughes was struck in the head by a delivery. 


A portrait of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes, who died from his injuries after being hit by a ball during a domestic cricket match in Sydney, is pictured on the scoreboard. 













  • In pics: How a bouncer took Phillip Hughes' life
  • This sequence of images shows Phillip Hughes of South Australia as he is struck in the head by a delivery during the Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales at Sydney Cricket Ground.
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