From the Back Pages, November 26: Australian batsman Phil Hughes critical after being hit by ball

Phil Hughes, the Australian international batsman, is fighting for his life in hospital intensive care after being struck on the head by a bouncer during a cricket match. (The Times)
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Published 25th Nov 2014, 22:07 BST
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The cricket world has rallied round Phil Hughes after the Australia batsman was taken to hospital after being struck on the head by a bouncer during a Sheffield Shield game. “Our thoughts are with Phillip Hughes & his family. Wishing him a quick & full recovery,” the former Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath said on Twitter. (The Guardian)

A SERGIO AGUERO hat-trick earned Manchester City a critical three-points to boost their unlikely hopes of qualifying for the Champions League knock-out stages. (The Express)

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Arsene Wenger hits back at Usmanov’s Arsenal criticism saying it goes against solidarity and wasn’t ‘’face to face’’. (The Mirror)

Sam Wallace: Players of Suarez’s standing just don’t sign for clubs like Liverpool. (The Independent)

Lionel Messi has broken the all-time Champions League goalscoring record with a hat-trick against APOEL Nicosia on Tuesday - his 72nd, 73rd and 74th of the competition. (Daily Mail)

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