Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke pays his respect to Phillip Hughes at his coffin during his funeral in Macksville, Australia
The coffin of Phillip Hughes is carried down the aisle during his funeral in Macksville, Australia. The funeral for cricketer Phillip Hughes turned into a celebration of his life on Wednesday despite the grief and sorrow still evident from his death. Hughes died last Thursday, aged 25, after being hit near the ear by a ball during a match between South Australia and his former state side New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground
a teary eyed Clarke said " His spirit has brought us closer together - something I know must be him at work because it is so consistent with how he played and lived. He always wanted to bring people together and he always wanted to celebrate his love for the game and its people."
Virginia Hughes, center, mother of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes, is supported by mourners as they walk behind her son's coffin during his funeral in Macksville, Australia
Gregory Hughes, left, father of Phillip Hughes, helps to carry Phillips's coffin during his funeral in Macksville, Australia, Wednesday
Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke, third left, helps carry the coffin of Phillip Hughes in Macksville, Australia, Wednesday
Michael Clarke delivered one of the most memorable eulogies in recent times echoing sentiments from friends, family, fans all over the world.
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