Sydney, Nov 27: It was a sad day for cricket on Thursday as Australia Test opener Phil Hughes died after suffering severe head injuries during a match. (List - Players who died due to on-field injuries)

Cricket world was shocked to hear this terrible news on Thursday morning (November 27). Cricketers and fans took to Twitter to mourn the sudden loss of Hughes, who would have turned 26 on November 30.

The left-handed opening batsman was hit on the head by a Sean Abbott bouncer during a Sheffield Shield match on Tuesday (November 25) at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). He had surgery on the same day but never regained consciousness, Australian team doctor Peter Brukner said. (Tragic end of Raman Lamba)

Former India captain Rahul Dravid said it was one of the worst days in cricket. "It is a really sad and depressing day for cricket. It is really hard, probably one of the worst days. It is hard to come to terms with something like this happening to a cricketer on a cricket field and at this time all our thoughts are with his family and friends and may his soul rest in peace. It is going to take a long time to get over this for everyone all over the cricketing world," Dravid said.

Here are some of the messages from Twitter

Shocked to hear about Phil. Sad day for cricket. Deepest condolences to family, friends and well wishers. RIP #PhilipHughes

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) November 27, 2014

Shocked and saddened. Phil Hughes you will live on in our hearts. RIP worst day in world cricket #peace #PhilHughes

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) November 27, 2014

'Sad day for cricket' - Anil Kumble

Sad day for cricket @CricketAus Phil Hughes RIP. Knew him whilst he came over to MI, thorough Pro..will miss you. @mipaltan

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) November 27, 2014

many of us didn't know Phil Hughes,but his passing away brings a tear to our eyes and a lump in our throats,cricket can give us joy and pain

— shishir hattangadi (@shishhattangadi) November 27, 2014

Absolutely shocked to hear the news of Phil Hughes passing away! Thoughts and prays are with his family as well as Sean Abbott!

— Shaun Pollock (@7polly7) November 27, 2014

'Heartbroken' - AB de Villiers of South Africa

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

Just heard the worst news possible..our thoughts & prayers are with Phil, his family & friends. RIP Phil Hughes!!

— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) November 27, 2014

Awful to wake up to the news of Phil Hughes! Tragic day for the sport. Thoughts go out to those close to him! #RIPPhilHughes

— Joe Root (@joeroot05) November 27, 2014

No man.shocking news that Phil Hughes has passed away.cant believe it.Everyone close to him will be in my prayers.#cricketingfamily

— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) November 27, 2014

Such terrible news with the passing of Phil Hughes. Our deepest sympathies to his family.

— Glenn McGrath (@glennmcgrath11) November 27, 2014

Horrified to hear about Phil Hughes... Champion of a guy, loved my experience playing for Adelaide along side him #rip

— Alex Hales (@AlexHales1) November 27, 2014

Absolutely gutting to hear the terrible news of Phil Hughes! Feel sick to my stomach! God bless his friends, family and teammates!

— Kevin O'Brien (@KevinOBrien113) November 27, 2014

No no no no no. RIP Phillip Hughes

— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) November 27, 2014

Sri Lanka's former batsman Russell Arnold - "Nothings more important than life"

RIP Phil Hughes... Shocking indeed..Nothings more important than life itself..What a shame!!

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) November 27, 2014

Today we lost one of the greats! RIP Hughes #408 #willbemissed #loveyamate

— Nathan Lyon (@NathLyon421) November 27, 2014

Such sad news about the tragic death of Phil Hughes. Life just doesn't seem fair sometimes. May he rest in peace . #ripphil

— Niall John O Brien (@niallnobiobrien) November 27, 2014

Heard about the news of the sad demise of Phil Hughes. Heart felt condolences to his family and friends. RIP my friend.

— Rudra Pratap Singh (@RpSingh99) November 27, 2014

RIP Philip Hughes..

— DhawalKulkarni (@dhawal_kulkarni) November 27, 2014

Brett Lee posted a picture of his with Hughes during a Test match

No words can describe the loss 😪 Rip pic.twitter.com/3kOm5MkVsc

— Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) November 27, 2014

A very sad day for the world of cricket. So sorry for Phillip Hughes and his family . Spare a thought for Sean Abbott.

— Ian Botham (@BeefyBotham) November 27, 2014

Rest peacefully our little brother...may God hold you in the palm of his hand forever. Deepest sympathies to the Hughes Family and friends

— Matthew Hayden AM (@HaydosTweets) November 27, 2014

Horrible day for cricket, writes Virat Kohli

Shocked and saddened by the news of Phil Hughes. Horrible day for cricket. RIP Phil and may your family gain the strength to cope.

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 27, 2014

Rip Phil Hughes.... can't believe wht has happnd..very very sad to hear the news...

— parthiv patel (@parthiv9) November 27, 2014

Very very sad news,at such a young age.just not fair.may God giv strength to his family and friends and for Sean Abbott too.#RIPPhilipHughes

— DK (@DineshKarthik) November 27, 2014

Unfair life, my deepest condolences to Hughes's family and http://t.co/t8bagXXugF Phil Hughes, the cricketing world is now poorer without u.

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) 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

Devastated...RIP little Legend. #PhillipHughes

— Michael Di Venuto (@MjDiVa5) November 27, 2014

"Shocking!!! What a tragedy" - VVS Laxman

Shocking!!! What a tragedy. Untimely death of phil Hughes. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. May his soul RIP #Devastated

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) November 27, 2014

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Hughes family and all who were close to him. Phil, you will be sadly missed #RestPeacefully

— James Franklin (@jecfranklin) November 27, 2014

Saddened to hear the news about Phillip. Such a loss. May god give strength to his family. #RipPhillipHughes

— Mohammad Kaif (@KaifSays) November 27, 2014

Rest in peace, Phil Hughes. Such a tragedy. Thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.

— Grant Elliott (@grantelliottnz) November 27, 2014

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