Cricket
Phil Hughes laid to rest in Macksville─── 08:30 Wed, 03 Dec 2014
Thousands of cricket fans have come out to pay their final respects as late Australian cricketer, Phil Hughes was laid to rest today in his hometown of Macksville in New South Wales.
The opening batsman sadly passed away last week after being in a coma for two-days after being struck on the head by a short pitched delivery during a Sheffield Shield match.
The service began with the opening tune Forever Young as family and friends shed tears remembering the joy the tenacious young cricketer had brought them.
Hughes's close mate and Australia Test captain Michael Clarke paid an emotional and fitting tribute to the player during the service this morning.
The family had invited the entire Macksville population of 2500 to the funeral and they shared the hall with many sporting legends and national dignitaries.
Among them were West Indies great Brian Lara and stand-in India captain Virat Kohli.
Michael Clarkes' emotional eulogy to his late friend
Morgan Piek / OFM News
