Australian cricketing circle also took to the twitter to express their shock and sadness on Hughes' death.

"RIP you little champ, we are all going to miss you ! Love, prayers to all the Hughes family xxxx," Australia coach Darren Lehnman wrote.

"No no no no no. RIP Phillip Hughes," was how former captain and wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist reacted on hearing the news.

Australia pace great Glenn McGrath and former opener Matthew Hayden also exprssed their sympathies for the bereaved cricketer's family. "Such terrible news with the passing of Phil Hughes. Our deepest sympathies to his family," McGrath wrote.

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

There were condolence messages from cricketers of other countries as well on Hughes demise.

"May you RIP Hughesey. Words cannot explain one's feelings right now. Prayers are with his family, friends and Teammates.. #RIPPhilHughes," South African all-rounder J P Duminy wrote on twitter handle.

Former Protea skipper Graeme Smith and current captain AB de Villiers too were shaken by the news. "Totally , totally sick inside and have no words.thinking and praying for friends and family. #RIPPhilHughes," Smith tweeted.