Published: Dec 03, 2014, 11:22 AM (IST)
Edited: Dec 03, 2014, 04:37 PM (IST)
Thousands gathered at Macksville, including Australian cricketers, Indian cricketers Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Murali Vijay, India team director Ravi Shastri, and other cricketing legends, as they bid final goodbye to Phil Hughes.
Hughes passed away at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney after succumbing to head injury sustained during a Sheffield Shield match.
Australian skipper Michael Clarke was one of the attendees, who bid a tearful goodbye. Read more stories related to Phil Hughes funeral.
He said, “We must dig in and we must get through to the tea. Rest in peace my little brother, I will see you in the middle.”
& Ravi..RT @FOXCricketLive: India captain Virat & coach Duncan in D procession. Live stream: http://t.co/MVhlGiHha1 pic.twitter.com/uAGD70X9mm”
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) December 3, 2014
As thousands walk through the streets of Macksville, Millions around the World stop to remember Phillip Hughes pic.twitter.com/Ses0hF7Y73
— ICC (@ICC) December 3, 2014
— Andy Bichel (@BichelAndy) December 3, 2014
This funeral shows how many life’s the little man touched, the game is surely poorer without you.#RIPPhillipHughes
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) December 3, 2014
That’s how much you were loved Hugo! #macksvilletradition #RIPHughesy pic.twitter.com/fZteeqRWbx
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) December 3, 2014
An amazing tribute from Australian captain @MClarke23 to his “little brother”. WATCH: http://t.co/z4vvRJO27U pic.twitter.com/kqZhovAE5K
— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) December 3, 2014
Heart-rending funeral in Australia. Phil Hughes, we will miss you. Your game & exuberance won you fans all over! RIP.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 3, 2014
I couldn’t watch the funeral…I tried #PhilHughes
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 3, 2014
Pall Bearers: Greg and Jason Hughes, Michael Clarke, Corey Ireland, Mitchell Lonergan, Matthew Day, Aaron Finch and Tom Cooper #63notout
— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) December 3, 2014
Thoroughly emotion sapping funeral fr country lad who became man/national hero abruptly & then left scene even more abruptly!Left gr8 impact
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) December 3, 2014
What a courageous, inspiring, deeply emotional & moving address by @MClarke23 . Feel his pain, share his tears. #PhillipHughes
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 3, 2014
Well played Pup #ForHisMate #RIPPhilipHughes
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) December 3, 2014
Michael Clarke on Phillip Hughes “Rest in peace, my little brother. I’ll see you out in the middle.” pic.twitter.com/khw255Dbhh
— Aust Cricketers Assn (@ACA_Players) December 3, 2014
“Phillip I am honoured to call you my brother, my best friend & my hero.” – Megan Hughes. #RIPPhillipHughes #63NotOut pic.twitter.com/YUOz8yRzDG
— Wide World of Sports (@WWOS9) December 3, 2014
“All I ever wanted was for you to look up to me as your big brother” – Jason Hughes. #RIPPhillipHughes #63NotOut pic.twitter.com/8i5J9qxYQy
— Nine News Australia (@9NewsAUS) December 3, 2014
“This is the most important letter I will ever write.” – Jason Hughes (Brother). #RIPPhillipHughes #63NotOut pic.twitter.com/nKh40sPZtR
— Wide World of Sports (@WWOS9) December 3, 2014
“@_TheTonk: #PhillipHughes cousin Nino Ramunno “I never heard him complain about getting dropped from the Australian team” Wonderul Speech
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) December 3, 2014
Over 5,000 gathered to bid farewell to Australian cricketer #PhilHughes http://t.co/Tm3VqjDnNn pic.twitter.com/pgDKzhYbV3
— CricketNDTV (@CricketNDTV) December 3, 2014
Cricketers have arrived together wearing their team shirts, there are flags draped over chairs. Many touching scenes. pic.twitter.com/3ZUjapWH2R
— SACA News (@SACAnews) December 3, 2014
#PhilHughes funeral is underway in Macksville http://t.co/vPRW3nUTOh pic.twitter.com/LdjPMsh0IA
— CricketNDTV (@CricketNDTV) December 3, 2014
“We gather to celebrate his 26 years of life” – Father Michael Alcock. #RIPPhillipHughes #63NotOut pic.twitter.com/1XfzvobRFD
— Nine News Australia (@9NewsAUS) December 3, 2014
Cricket luminaries and fans gathered for the emotional funeral of Aussie batsman #PhilHughes http://t.co/vPRW3nUTOh pic.twitter.com/sPt0IPfku7
— CricketNDTV (@CricketNDTV) December 3, 2014
In remembrance of Phillip Hughes, he will be forever young. #RIPPhillipHughes #63NotOut pic.twitter.com/VEWlNQJtHh
— Nine News Australia (@9NewsAUS) December 3, 2014
Phillip Hughes’s playing caps and team suit at today’s funeral service: http://t.co/FdNZn6WZuO #RIPPhillipHughes pic.twitter.com/URGPOJcGx4
— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) December 3, 2014
People who attended the funeral at Adelaide Oval gather at the wicket to pay a final tribute. #PhillipHughes pic.twitter.com/bUTjwiChcT
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) December 3, 2014
A sad, poignant, beautiful service to celebrate the life of Phillip Hughes today in Macksville #RIPPhillipHughes
— Tony Abbott (@TonyAbbottMHR) December 3, 2014
#RIPPhillipHughes.He who lives in the hearts of many is never forgotten.Michael Clarke again was the essence of leadership and empathy.
— Max Walker (@Maxxing) December 3, 2014
Phil Hughes RIP…#63notout cricket will miss you
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) December 3, 2014
Sad day in cricket as we say goodbye to one of our own who died doing what we love…great eulogy my @MClarke23 .#RIPHughsey #CricketFamily
— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) December 3, 2014
May this be the happiest journey of your life!!! U wil be in our prayers forever.. Rest in peace!! #RIPPhilHughes
— Angelo Perera (@angiperera) December 3, 2014
Tears again… But please watch this incredible speech by @MClarke23 .. http://t.co/alvJoRiVJa #RIPHughesy
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) December 3, 2014
Watch the beautiful tributes from Phillip Hughes’s family that remind us he was far more than just a cricketer: http://t.co/eWnYsqF7xA
— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) December 3, 2014
Farewell Phil. You will never be forgotten.
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) December 3, 2014
Phillip, you have left a staggering legacy; a man who knew his core being, what he loved in life. All fuelled by an eternal joy. #63notout
— Martin David Crowe (@MDCroweMentor) December 3, 2014
@MClarke23 a true leader and makes you feel proud to be a small part of the cricketing world .
— Simon O’Donnell (@simon_odonnell) December 3, 2014
I don’t think there is a Aussie captain in history who could have done his little mate so proud as @MClarke23 has done this last 10 days.
— Simon O’Donnell (@simon_odonnell) December 3, 2014
Macksville, what an amazing day you put on to send out your beloved brother Hughesy! Amazing to hear all the stories from the locals! #408
— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) December 3, 2014
Well done Australia. You should be very proud of a great man and an amazing young cricketer. Love from England #RIP #PhilHughes
— Paul Collingwood (@Colly622) December 3, 2014
Love You Forever Braz ❤️ #RIPHughesy #408 #63NotOut #ForeverNotOut #HardestDayEver pic.twitter.com/QvGCk0cbxZ
— Peter Siddle (@petersiddle403) December 3, 2014
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