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Australia pauses to farewell Phillip Hughes
A town, a country and the entire cricketing world have paused to mourn the death of Phillip Hughes.
Thousands of people, including Prime Minister Tony Abbott and the entire Australian team, attended the Test cricketer's funeral at his high school.
Thousands more watched the ceremony at live sites at the SCG and the Adelaide Oval.
The 25-year-old died 48 hours after being struck in the back of the head by a bouncer during a Sheffield Shield match.
The grief was felt around Australia, mourners watch the ceremony in Adelaide.
Hughes' mother, Virginia Hughes, with daughter Megan Hughes (L) follows behind the coffin.
Mourners follow the hearse carrying Hughes' casket.
The Vatican Cricket XI, or St Peter's Cricket Club, attend a mass for Hughes in Rome.
A bat rested on the stumps in the middle of Adelaide Oval, Hughes' adopted homeground.
A woman signs a book of condolences at Adelaide Oval.
Dozens of fans left flowers outside the ground.
The SCG farewelled Hughes in style.
