"It's been a very difficult few days. We appreciate all the support we've received from family, friends, players, Cricket Australia and the general public.
"Cricket was Phillip's life, and we as a family shared that love of the game with him.
"We would like to thank all of the medical and nursing staff at St Vincent's Hospital, and cricket NSW medical staff for their great efforts with Phillip. We love you."
Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland delivered a statement after Clarke.
"This freak accident is now real life tragedy ... Our grief runs deep and the impact of Phillip's loss is enormous.
"Phil has been taken away from us too soon," Sutherland said.
"It's an understatement to say we're completely devastated. The impact of Phillip's loss is enormous.
"He will forever be remembered as one of the elite few to have worn the baggy green cap, cap number 408. "In the darkest hours, cricket puts its collective arms around the Hughes family.
"We offer our love and endless support."
Australian Cricketers Association chief executive Alistair Nicholson said cricketers far and wide had been rocked by the "devastating event".
"Phillip Hughes died playing the sport that he loved amongst those who loved him," Nicholson said.
"His final shot typified his approach to the game - aggressive, positive and defiant.
"Our thoughts and prayers remain with his family and the players."
Late on Thursday, police confirmed they will prepare a report for the Coroner. It is understood they have already spoken to witnesses to the incident, including bowler Sean Abbott.
A death can be reported to the Coroner for several reasons, including if the death was unexpected, unnatural or resulted from an accident or injury.
NSW Police would not say how many witnesses, or who, they intend to conduct formal interviews with. "No further information is available at this time," a spokeswoman said in a statement.
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