On the third anniversary of the late batsman's tragic death cricketers and fans alike have remembered the boy from Macksville
Cricket world pays tribute to Hughes
Australia players wore black armbands bearing the late Phillip Hughes' initials on the final day of the first Magellan Ashes Test on the third anniversary of his tragic death.
Opener David Warner looked skywards upon reaching 63 not out, the same tally Hughes was on when he was fatally struck during a Sheffield Shield match in 2014, in Australia's second innings in Brisbane on Monday.
The Barmy Army, England's famed group of travelling supporters, also made a touching tribute to the late batsman by singing 'there's only one Phillip Hughes' to the tune of 'Winter Wonderland' during the opening session of day five at the Gabba.
A classy tribute from @TheBarmyArmy on the third anniversary of Phillip Hughes' tragic death. More tributes here: https://t.co/FnhUMjWqJq pic.twitter.com/vXpXukZSKS%E2%80%94 cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) November 27, 2017
Players from around the world took to social media on Monday to pay their respects to the much-loved left-hander from Macksville.
Steve_smith49: 3 years have passed and I'm still missing you bro #408
Davidwarner31: We all miss you bro ❤️#408
Stevewaugh: I’ve no doubt he would have become a legend in the Baggy Green. #character #takentoosoon #lovedthegame #cricket #backyardtobaggygreen
Petersiddle403: This time of the year is always the hardest. We will always miss you brazzy! 🙌🏻💙 #408
Chaddy_boy27: Forever a legend. #missyabrother
Miss you bro 408 always with us%E2%80%94 Mitchell Johnson (@MitchJohnson398) November 26, 2017
Big day for @CricketAus to go 1-0 up in the ashes, 3 years on after Phil passed away. Always in our hearts and minds Hughesy. #RIP #408%E2%80%94 Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) November 26, 2017
3 years. RIP Phil Hughes. 😔%E2%80%94 Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) November 26, 2017
“As a friend and a teammate we loved being around Phil - he was always fun and entertaining. Gone but certainly never forgotten.”Simon Katich on Phil Hughes #408 pic.twitter.com/RjjQdqu7CL%E2%80%94 Aust Cricketers Assn (@ACA_Players) November 26, 2017
❤️ #63notout pic.twitter.com/dPK7g4uxxd%E2%80%94 Adelaide Strikers (@StrikersBBL) November 26, 2017
Three years ago today we lost Phillip Hughes, a true champion. #Ashes pic.twitter.com/B2K2gB0CrU%E2%80%94 Sydney Cricket Grnd (@scg) November 27, 2017
Never forgotten #408 pic.twitter.com/XSKBCtKIia%E2%80%94 Cricket Australia (@CAComms) November 26, 2017