Sydney: Top cricketers from around the world united in their support for Phil Hughes on Tuesday after a ball to the head left the Australian batsman in critical condition in hospital. Australia coach Darren Lehmann was among the first to tweet his support as social media was inundated with messages, many tagged #ThoughtsWithHughesy.

The 25-year-old international underwent emergency surgery and was in intensive care after being airlifted from Sydney Cricket Ground. "Our thoughts and prayers are with phil and his family! He is a great fighter and a great young man!" Lehmann wrote.