“I don’t know exactly how long I’m going to be out for”
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After tearing his hamstring on the fifth day of the first Test in Adelaide, Australia captain Michael Clarke has admitted that he “may never play again”.
“If I have to be a bit verbal I will and sometimes I cross the line, I’ve got to try not to”
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Australia opening batsman David Warner has played down his verbal spat with India pace bowler Varun Aaron on the fourth day of the first Test in Adelaide.
“He came out here and tried to do something for Hughesy and he certainly did that”
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Australia batsman Steve Smith has lauded captain Michael Clarke’s bravery after he made a sensational century against India on the second day of the first Test in Adelaide.
“All parties felt that given the enormous outpouring of support at last Wednesday’s funeral, a state memorial service would no longer need to be held”
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It has been announced that Australian batsman Phillip Hughes’ state memorial has been cancelled.
“It is appropriate to pause once more and honour a modest hero who thrilled the nation and in so doing won an enduring place in our hearts”
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Australia will don 408, which was Phillip Hughes’ Test number, on their shirts during the first Test against India in Adelaide.
“I think he would have been a great player – I think he would have been a 100-Test player”
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Legendary Australia captain Steve Waugh believes that deceased batsman Phillip Hughes had the potential to join the illustrious 100-Test club.
“We are thankful to the sponsors who have decided to dedicate the trophy in memory of Hughes as a mark of respect”
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It has been announced that Pakistan and New Zealand have dedicated their Twenty20 series trophy to Australian batsman Phillip Hughes.
“Rest in peace my little brother”
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Below is a transcript of Australia captain Michael Clarke’s touching tribute to his “little brother” Phillip Hughes.
Members of the Vatican cricket team attend a memorial Mass held in honour of Hughes
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The Vatican cricket team held a memorial Mass in Rome in honour of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes on the eve of his funeral.
In addition to being a pall bearer, Clarke will also deliver a tribute to Hughes during the funeral
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Australia captain Michael Clarke will be one of the pall bearers at batsman Phillip Hughes’ funeral, which will be held in his hometown of Macksville at 2pm on December 3.
