After joining Middlesex in England in 2009 , Hughes struck up a strong friendship with fellow batsman Nick Compton . Australian cricketer Phil Hughes was struck by a ball during a match in Sydney . The incident occurred on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand at Sydney's SCG and left him with an injury to his right shoulder. Hughes was playing for South Australia against New South Wales at the time .
Australian cricketer Phil Hughes was struck by a ball during a match in Sydney . The incident occurred on the first day of the second Test against New Zealand at Sydney's SCG and left him with an injury to his right shoulder. Hughes was playing for South Australia against New South Wales at the time .