The news broke around 0430 GMT below tributes to him.
A statement from Cricket Australia team doctor Peter Brukner read:
"It is my sad duty to inform you that a short time ago Phillip Hughes passed away.
"He never regained consciousness following his injury on Tuesday.
"He was not in pain before he passed and was surrounded by his family and close friends.
"As a cricket community, we mourn his loss and extend our deepest sympathies to Phillip's family and friends at this incredibly sad time."
Hughes died three days before his 26th birthday
Cricket players, leading Australians and sports people have paid tribute to Australia cricketer Phil Hughes, 25, who has died two days after being hit on the head by a ball.
Hughes, batting for South Australia, was carried off on a stretcher at the Sydney Cricket Ground after a short-pitched delivery from Sean Abbott during a Sheffield Shield game against New South Wales struck him, missing his helmet and splitting an artery.
Australia cricket team coach Darren Lehmann, via Twitter: "RIP you little champ, we are all going to miss you! Love, prayers to all the Hughes family xxxx."
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott: "Phillip Hughes was a young man living out his dreams. For a young life to be cut short playing our national game seems a shocking aberration. He was loved, admired and respected by his team-mates and by legions of cricket fans."
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard: "It's a terrible accident and it should be seen in that light, it's nobody's fault. It's a terrible accident and it's a terrible loss to his poor family and I send my prayers and thoughts to them."
The England team released a statement on Twitter, saying: "Our deepest sympathies go out to Phil Hughes' family, friends and teammates at this incredibly sad time. Phil was admired and respected by all he played with and against and will never be forgotten by the cricket community."
The India team currently touring Australia also released a joint statement which read: "The touring Indian team joins the cricketing fraternity across the world in offering condolences to the family of Phillip Hughes, who has departed from our midst. In this moment of grief, we pray that they are bestowed with divine strength to overcome this unfortunate tragedy.
"As fellow cricketers we cherish the memories of playing along with him and deeply respect his contribution to the game of cricket."
Sri Lanka cricketer Mahela Jayawardene: "Just heard the worst news possible... our thoughts & prayers are with Phil, his family & friends. RIP Phil Hughes."
Former Australia cricketer Glenn McGrath:
Australia Test spinner Nathan Lyon:"Today we lost one of the greats! RIP Hughes #408 #willbemissed #loveyamate."
Australia all-rounder Steve Smith via Twitter: "Rest in peace Hughesy. I am really going to miss you. You were 1 of the great blokes and I will never forget you. #408 will live on forever."
Hughes was the 408th player to represent the Australian cricket team
Former paceman Brett Lee, who also played alongside Hughes in the national team, tweeted a picture of him sat alongside the batsman and said: "No words can describe the loss. RIP."
Australian Olympic cyclist Anna Meares via Twitter: "Sheer shock and sadness at the passing of Phil Hughes. My condolences and thoughts with his loved ones, friends and team-mates."
South African cricketer AB de Villiers via Twitter: "Heart broken. A very dark day. You will be missed, Phil Hughes. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family & friends."
Australian Olympic gold medallist in swimming Stephanie Rice via Twitter: "Awful, awful news. What a devastating end to an incredibly talented athlete. My love goes out to everyone who cared and loved for you Phils."
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