Phillip Hughes remained in a critical condition in hospital on Wednesday afternoon, nearly 24 hours after being struck in the head by a bouncer during a Sheffield Shield match at the SCG.

At 2.05pm, Australia's team doctor Peter Brukner spoke to the media outside St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney, where Hughes had undergone surgery on Tuesday to relieve pressure on his brain.

"Phillip's condition is unchanged and he remains critical," Brukner said. "If there are any further developments we will let you know immediately."

Earlier on Wednesday, Cricket Australia had elected to abandon the full round of Sheffield Shield matches following the injury suffered by Hughes on day one of the match between New South Wales and South Australia.

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Very sad news, but it re-enforces my view that the hook shot should be selectively played if played at all, because it is a dangerous shot. It is good the few WI batsmen use that shot anymore.