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World of cricket pays tribute to Phillip Hughes

Tributes have been paid to cricketer Phillip Hughes who has died, aged 25.

The Australian died two days after being struck on the head by a bouncer while batting for South Australia against New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

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Phillip Hughes funeral to take place on December 3rd

Phil Hughes in action. Credit: Reuters

The funeral for Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes will take place on December 3rd, his family has confirmed.

The service will be in the sports hall of Hughes' high school in the town of Macksville, New South Wales.

With a "huge turnout" expected Cricket Australia said it would also be shown on two big screens set up within the grounds of the school.

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