Deceased cricketer’s family, Cricket Australia helped premier Mike Baird take decision
Pallbearers with the coffin of Phillip Hughes during his funeral at Macksville on December 3, Wednesday (Photo: AFP)
Sydney: New South Wales state premier Mike Baird says a planned state funeral for fallen cricket star Phillip Hughes has been called off. Hughes died on November 27, two days after being struck by a short-pitched ball during a domestic first class match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. He was 25.
More than 5,000 people, including former Australia teammates and players from around the world, attended a funeral service in Hughes' hometown of Macksville, New South Wales last Wednesday.
New South Wales planned a state funeral to honor Hughes' contribution to cricket in his home state, but Baird said Monday the ceremony had been cancelled after consultation with Hughes' family and Cricket Australia.
( Source : AP )
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