Test hopeful Phil Hughes has been taken to a Sydney hospital after being struck on the head while batting during a domestic first-class match on Tuesday.
The 25-year-old South Australia opener, who was a strong contender to play in the first test against India next week if injured Michael Clarke is ruled out of the Australian lineup, was on 63 when he was hit on the side of the head by a bouncer from New South Wales fast bowler Sean Abbott at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Hughes, who was wearing a batting helmet, reeled back and was off balance after the impact of the short-pitch delivery and then fell to the ground. He was treated on the field by a doctor and medics before being moved on a motorized stretcher to the boundary, and later taken to a nearby hospital by ambulance.
Cricket Australia reported on its website that Hughes had been knocked out and played had been suspended for the day. Hughes has played 26 test matches for Australia since his debut in 2009 but hasn't been able to cement a regular spot in the starting lineup.
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