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Australian Cricketer Dies After Being Struck By Ball

Australia batsman Phillip Hughes has died in hospital, 2 days after being struck on the back of the neck by a ball.

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The 25-year-old was injured during a match in Sydney on Tuesday.

Doctors say he never regained consciousness.

Australia Prime Minister Tony Abbott says "his death is a very sad day for cricket, and a heart-breaking day for his family".

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