The 25-year-old cricketer died at the St Vincent's Hospital, where he was battling for life after being hit on the head by a bouncer from Sean Abbot during a domestic match between New South Wales and South Australia on Tuesday.
Test opener Ahmed Shehzad, who himself went through a similar incident, expressed his condolences and said he was fortunate to survive a similar incident earlier this month.
"I know how it feels. That moment. I was shocked to learn about Hughes untimely death because I prayed for his recovery since he was taken to hospital this week," Shehzad said.
"I was very fortunate I have survived that blow and come through. Because I know what his family must be going through right now. I was also shaken after being hit and didn't know for a few days what lay ahead of me," Shehzad said.
Shehzad who suffered a hairline fracture to his cheekbone in the incident missed the remaining tests against New Zealand but is back in contention for the limited over series after going through a rehabilitation process in Lahore.
"I just thank god I have come through and I pray that Hughes family are able to also bear this tragic loss."
Pakistan's former test captain, Rashid Latif, who himself was once felled by a bouncer from Indian pacer, Zaheer Khan during the World Cup in 2003, said it would not be a bad idea for the ICC to have a review of all safety gear manufactured these days for cricketers.
"I am not blaming anyone but this is a huge incident and will have its impact on modern day cricket.
He said one can also look at having uniform safety gears in the sport.