Summary

  • Funeral in Hughes's home town of Macksville, NSW

  • Hughes died aged 25 after being hit on the neck by a ball on 25 November

  • Australia captain Michael Clarke: "Rest in peace, my little brother - I'll see you out in the middle"

  • James Sutherland, Cricket Australia CEO: "Phillip Hughes - forever unconquered on 63"

  • Current and ex-players form guard of honour

  1. Player reactionpublished at 04:08 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014

    Former Australia bowler Dirk Nannes tweets:, external "Very well said today @MClarke23 . You, and every one of the country's cricketers, should be proud of Phil today, tomorrow and in the future."

  2. Postpublished at 04:07 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014

    Father Michael Alcock leads the closing prayers. Cameras cut away to various members of the Australia side and their families in the congregation.

  3. Postpublished at 04:05 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014

    When asked in the video what he'd be doing if he wasn't a cricketer, Hughes replies: "I'd be on the farm with dad, with the Angus stud cattle. If I had my time again, I'd go back to be with the family."

  4. Postpublished at 04:01 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014

    Phillip Hughes videoImage source, Adam Williams-Online

    Cricket Australia's video tribute to Hughes now plays to the congregation. It features previously-unseen footage of the player on tour with the national side.

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    Michael Clarke blows a kiss to Phillip Hughes's casketImage source, Getty Images

    Clarke hugs Phillip Hughes's father, Greg, and pauses to kiss the top of his casket as he returns to his seat in the congregation.

  6. Postpublished at 03:59 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014

    Clarke chokes back tears as he closes his tribute: "This truly must be what they call 'the spirit of cricket'. We must cherish it, we must learn from it, we must dig in and get through to tea. And we must play on. So rest in peace my little brother, I'll see you out in the middle."

  7. Postpublished at 03:57 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014

    Clarke: "The heart of a man who lived his life for this wonderful game we play. His spirit has touched the game and the SCG will forever be a sacred ground for me. His spirit has brought us closer together and it must have been something about how he lived and breathed."

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    Michael ClarkeImage source, Adam Williams-Online

    Australia captain Michael Clarke steps forward to deliver his tribute. He takes a deep breath before starting his speech.

  9. Postpublished at 03:53 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014

    Corey Ireland closes his tribute by saying: "I will miss your energy, eternal optimism, your cattle and our family.

    "Hughesy, I make a promise to you today mate, I will keep your dream alive."

  10. Postpublished at 03:52 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014

    Corey Ireland explains Hughes had a dream to create his own agricultural business breeding cattle with his help.

    "We were a long way to achieving that dream together," he said.

  11. Postpublished at 03:50 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014

    Corey Ireland continues to tell of Hughes's love of agriculture and his love for his family.

    "There's no doubt he would've been an outstanding father," he said. "He was a big kid at heart, but a very mature head on young shoulders. He was in control of what he wanted to achieve."

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    Darren LehmannImage source, Getty Images

    Australia coach Darren Lehmann pictured arriving at the funeral earlier.

  13. Postpublished at 03:47 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014

    Corey Ireland: "Phillip's deal to himself was that he would add another Angus cow to the herd every time he scored a century. His herd quickly grew."

  14. Postpublished at 03:46 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014

    Family friend Corey Ireland is now giving his tribute, talking about the man outside of cricket.

    He begins by talking about how Hughes looked after the family's Angus herd of cattle on their farm in Macksville.

  15. Postpublished at 03:44 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014

    More from Megan Hughes: "There won't be a day that goes by that I won't think of you.

    "You have certainly changed the way I look at and appreciate life. I will certainly take every opportunity that comes by.

    "Over the last few days I have learnt to say goodbye, but I have realised that goodbye doesn't mean forever. Until next time, I love you big brother."

  16. Postpublished at 03:40 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014

    Phillip's younger sister, Megan, is now reading from her letter.

    "Phillip, I am so honoured to call myself your little sister. I know you will be smiling down on us when times get tough. I want to thank you for being the most amazing brother I could ask for."

  17. Postpublished at 03:39 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014

    Virat KohliImage source, Getty Images

    India captain Virat Kohli, who played alongside Hughes in the Indian Premier League, pictured arriving at the funeral earlier. His side are touring Australia.

  18. Postpublished at 03:38 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014

    Jason Hughes reads from his letter: "Our back-yard cricket battles were epic. You always had to win and we played on for hours.

    "My arm would ache from all the bowling I did at you, but I wouldn't change a thing. You always had the good looks, you always had the hair."

  19. Postpublished at 03:35 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014

    Jason HughesImage source, Adam Williams-Online

    The service moves on to tributes from Jason and Megan Hughes, who are now sharing letters to their brother.

  20. Postpublished at 03:34 Greenwich Mean Time 3 December 2014

    More from cousin Nino Rammuno on Phillip Hughes: "His mental strength was beyond his years. When he faced a challenge in his career, he would work harder than ever to get himself back on track.

    "Phillip simply loved cricket, his family and friends. But he was simply at his happiest on the farm with his cattle. I'll miss you greatly, cuz, but I'll never forget you and the great times we shared."