Australian Test cricket captain Michael Clarke reacts as he arrives for the funeral of Australian batsman Phil Hughes in his hometown of Macksville in northern New South Wales on December 3, 2014. Hughes died November 27, two days after being hit by a cricket ball during a match.
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Australian Test cricket captain Michael Clarke reacts as he arrives for the funeral of Australian batsman Phil Hughes in his hometown of Macksville in northern New South Wales on December 3, 2014. Hughes died November 27, two days after being hit by a cricket ball during a match.
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Australia Prime Minister Tony Abbott (right) arrives for the funeral of Australian cricket batsman Phil Hughes in Macksville, northern New South Wales on December 3.
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Australia Prime Minister Tony Abbott (right) arrives for the funeral of Australian cricket batsman Phil Hughes in Macksville, northern New South Wales on December 3.
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Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson arrives to Coffs Harbour ahead of today's funeral service for Phil Hughes on December 3.
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Australian cricketer Mitchell Johnson arrives to Coffs Harbour ahead of today's funeral service for Phil Hughes on December 3.
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Pallbearers carry the coffin of Australian batsman Phil Hughes ahead of his funeral in his home town of Macksville in northern New South Wales on December 3.
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Pallbearers carry the coffin of Australian batsman Phil Hughes ahead of his funeral in his home town of Macksville in northern New South Wales on December 3.
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A schoolgirl walks past a tribute to Australian batsman Phil Hughes before his funeral to be held in his home town of Macksville.
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A schoolgirl walks past a tribute to Australian batsman Phil Hughes before his funeral to be held in his home town of Macksville.
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Cricket bats and signs are placed outside St. Patrick's Primary School hours before the funeral of Australian batsman Phil Hughes.
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Cricket bats and signs are placed outside St. Patrick's Primary School hours before the funeral of Australian batsman Phil Hughes.
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Newcastle fans applaud in memory of Phil Hughes at the 63 minute mark during the an A-League soccer match between the Newcastle Jets and Central Coast Mariners on November 30 in Newcastle, Australia. Hughes' was injured while on 63 not out, charging the number with symbolism for mourners.
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Newcastle fans applaud in memory of Phil Hughes at the 63 minute mark during the an A-League soccer match between the Newcastle Jets and Central Coast Mariners on November 30 in Newcastle, Australia. Hughes' was injured while on 63 not out, charging the number with symbolism for mourners.
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New Zealand cricket teams the Otago Volts and Wellington Firebirds place a bat, cap and black armband on the University Oval in Dunedin in memory of Australian cricketer Phil Hughes. Hughes was the 408th player to play Test cricket for Australia when he made his debut in 2009.
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New Zealand cricket teams the Otago Volts and Wellington Firebirds place a bat, cap and black armband on the University Oval in Dunedin in memory of Australian cricketer Phil Hughes. Hughes was the 408th player to play Test cricket for Australia when he made his debut in 2009.
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The Australian rugby team run onto the pitch beside a cricket bat and Australian mascot left in tribute to Australian cricketer Phil Hughes at Twickenham Stadium, southwest of London on November 29.
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The Australian rugby team run onto the pitch beside a cricket bat and Australian mascot left in tribute to Australian cricketer Phil Hughes at Twickenham Stadium, southwest of London on November 29.
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"Phil was the new young gun in Aussie cricket who had burst onto the scene," wrote Nick Compton of his friend Phil Hughes.
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"Phil was the new young gun in Aussie cricket who had burst onto the scene," wrote Nick Compton of his friend Phil Hughes.
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Hughes made 26 Test appearances for Australia, hitting 1535 runs at an average of 32.66.
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Hughes made 26 Test appearances for Australia, hitting 1535 runs at an average of 32.66.
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In 2009, the 20-year-old became the youngest international cricketer to ever hit back-to-back centuries, achieving the feat against South Africa in Durban.
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In 2009, the 20-year-old became the youngest international cricketer to ever hit back-to-back centuries, achieving the feat against South Africa in Durban.
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Hughes was named Australia's Domestic Player of the Year in 2013.
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Hughes was named Australia's Domestic Player of the Year in 2013.
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