Cricket Australia retires Phillip Hughes’ one-day international jersey number of 64 as a tribute to the batsman. Australia captain, Michael Clarke on Saturday confirmed that CA has agreed to their request to retire the number. Clarke said he had asked Cricket Australia to retire Phillip Hughes’ one-day international number of 64 which they had agreed to do.
Hughes passed away on Thursday, after being hit on the neck by a bouncer delivery during a Sheffield match at SCG. Delivering a touching tribute to Phillip Hughes, Australia’s captain chokes back tears saying the team dressing room will never be the same.Clarke said Hughes was at his happiest when he was playing cricket for his country with his mates.
Phillip Hughes will be farewelled in his hometown of Macksville in northern New South Wales on Wednesday, December 3.As a result of the funeral’s scheduling for Wednesday, the first Test has been postponed from its start time of Thursday, December 4, and a date for its commencement is yet to be finalised.
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