In a bid to pay homage to Phillip Hughes, Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade, who isn't featuring in the World Cup squad, has got the late batsman's face inked on his forearm.
Wade, the Victoria cricket team skipper, revealed the tattoo to a local journalist after his side secured a draw in Wednesday's Sheffield Shield final, which eventually help them to clinch the title, News.com.au reported.
The photograph of the tattoo was widely shared around the Twittersphere, with Brian Lara among those to pass comment.
It was during this competition that Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes was passed away after succumbing to injuries he endured from a bouncer at the SCG.
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