Cricketer Phillip Hughes will undergo brain scans on Wednesday to determine the extent of the injuries he suffered when he was struck on the head by a bouncer during a Sheffield Shield match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
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Australian team doctor Peter Brukner said the 25-year-old batsman remained in a critical condition in St Vincent's Hospital, one day after the freak accident that caused him to collapse face first onto the pitch.
"He will have further scans later on today and we hope to be able to provide you with some more information following the scans," Dr Brukner said.
Hughes remains in an induced coma in the hospital's intensive care unit. The cricketing world is rallying around Hughes, from his junior club in country NSW to the Indian Test team.
Hughes' mother and sister are keeping vigil by his bedside, while his father is expected to arrive in Sydney on Wednesday from the family home in Macksville, on the NSW mid-north coast.
Australian captain Michael Clarke and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin visited the hospital early on Wednesday, while messages of support have poured in from around the world for the left-hander, who is due to celebrate his 26th birthday on Sunday.
The Indian cricket team, which is preparing for a Test series against Australia, issued a statement extending its "best wishes to Phil Hughes and his family at this time".
"We join with the rest of the cricket community around the world to offer our support and prayers to Phil and his family as well as our friends within Australian Cricket," the statement said.
Among the international cricketers posting messages of support online were Ashes opponents, including England pacemen Stuart Broad and James Anderson, and former England captain Michael Vaughan.
Awful news about Phil Hughes. Sickening to hear. Praying for him and his family. — James Anderson (@jimmy9)
November 25, 2014
The club Hughes played with as a junior in Macksville said the young players were feeling the affects of what had happened to their sporting idol.
"He has been a massive part of our club's growth and success over the last few years and is much adored by all our young cricketers," Macksville Juniors president Thomas Mann said.
"All our thoughts and prayers are with Phillip and the Hughes family."
Cricket Australia said on Wednesday it had abandoned round four of the Sheffield Shield after consultation with players and the Australian Cricketers' Association.
"We've spoken to players and the ACA, and given how players across the country are feeling right now, it's just not the day to be playing cricket and we understand that," Pat Howard, Cricket Australia's executive general manager of team performance, said.
"We are continuing to offer all players and match officials counselling and support at this difficult time.
"Phillip Hughes continues to receive the best possible medical care. The thoughts of his teammates and the wider cricket community are with Phillip and his family and friends at this difficult time."
Tuesday's match between South Australia and NSW was abandoned after Hughes was hit on the side of the head when he attempted to hook a bouncer delivered by NSW paceman Sean Abbott.
In the seconds after he was struck, Hughes leaned forward, put his hands on his knees and appeared to be composing himself.
However he then suddenly collapsed head-first on to the pitch, before players and match officials raced to his aid.