Phillip Hughes’ funeral: Tributes flow in on Twitter

Dec 3, 2014

Phillip Hughes’ funeral brought about a number of tributes and remembrances on Twitter from cricketers, sportsmen, fans, and supporters. Hughes passed away mere days before his 26th birthday after being struck by a bouncer on the back of his head while batting. Hughes was pushing for a spot in Australia’s Test team, and was batting on 63 when the incident occurred. His funeral was held in his hometown of Macksville in New South Wales.

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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

A sad, poignant, beautiful service to celebrate the life of Phillip Hughes today in Macksville #RIPPhillipHughes

— Tony Abbott (@TonyAbbottMHR) December 3, 2014

RIP Phillip Joel Hughes. #FarewellHughes #63notoutforever (Photo Courtesy: @CricketAus ) pic.twitter.com/bWJT9rj6BK

— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) December 3, 2014

“How glorious fall the valiant,sword in hand,in front of battle for their native land.” -Tyrtaeus #FarewellHughes #63notoutforever

— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) December 3, 2014

GoodBye #PhillipHughes you will live in our hearts 4eva never thought a cricketer mate will go that quickly from this world #FarewellHughes

— MS Shahzad (@MShahzad077) December 3, 2014

onbehalf of Pakistan,a cricket loving country we send deepest condolences to Phillip Hughes’ family,Australia & all affected by this tragedy

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) November 27, 2014

You’ll live forever in our thoughts #63notoutforever #PhillipHughes #Macksville

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) December 3, 2014

India captain Virat Kohli & coach Duncan Fletcher in the procession. Live stream: https://t.co/pYtT7r1yMY pic.twitter.com/uNmaXgCdo5

— FOX SPORTS Cricket (@FOXCricketLive) December 3, 2014

Sad Day for cricket. My deepest sympathy to Phillip Hughes’s family, friends and cricket Australia.

— Vusi Sibanda (@vusisibanda10) November 27, 2014

Of all the tributes, words and videos, this powerful image of our captain farewelling his mate got me: pic.twitter.com/ukdt70jtdx #63 #63notout

— Dave Middleton (@Dave_Middleton) December 3, 2014

Hughes’ funeral was attended by former and current cricketers such as Brett Lee, Glenn McGrath, Virat Kohli, Ricky Ponting, Brian Lara, Shane Warne, Murali Vijay, among others. Sean Abbott, who bowled the bouncer that felled Hughes and who has been receiving counseling as a result, was also in attendance.