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Wednesday 3 December 2014

Phillip Hughes Funeral Hold Today

Australia captain Michael Clarke broke down in tears as he paid tribute to friend and former team-mate Phillip Hughes at the batsman's funeral.
Hughes, 25, died after being hit by a ball during a match in Sydney.
His death stunned Australia and prompted the rescheduling of the upcoming Test series against India.
The service took place in Macksville, where Hughes grew up, and was broadcast live on national television and on big screens in Australia's major cities.
It was also shown at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where Hughes suffered the fatal injury during a state match last Tuesday.


During the 80-minute service, Clarke said: "Phillip's spirit, which is now part of our game forever, will act as a custodian of the sport we all love.
"We must listen to it. We must cherish it. We must learn from it. We must dig in and get through to tea. And we must play on.
"So rest in peace my little brother. I will see you out in the middle."
Around 1,000 people attended the funeral at Macksville High School, which Hughes attended, as thousands more watched on screens in the baking heat outside.



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