Tributes are flowing in from across the globe as the cricket world pays its respects to Phillip Hughes following news of the Australian batsman's death on Thursday.
Flags have been lowered to half mast in London at the home of cricket, Lord's, as the English players, officials and fans join their Australian counterparts in mourning the death of the 25-year-old.
Hughes had stints with three English county sides - Middlesex, Hampshire and Worcestershire - between 2009 and 2012 and left a lasting impression both on and off the pitch.
Google Australia also joined an international campaign to honour Phillip Hughes, who died after being knocked out by a bouncer in a game in Sydney on Tuesday.
The search engine has decorated its home page with a simple image of a bat leaning against a wall, a nod towards the '#putoutyourbats' social media campaign in honour of the cricketer.
The touching tribute comes as cricket fans all over the world have come together to remember Phillip Hughes by placing out their bat and cricket cap out the front of their homes as a sign of respect.
Mourners from as far as the US, Europe and the Middle East have united in posting pictures of their tributes to social media with the hashtag #putoutyourbats.
Around Australia, families, cricket legends, celebrities, universities, companies and media organisations have set up touching tributes to the 25-year-old batsman, who died in a Sydney hospital on Thursday surrounded by families, friends and team-mates.
#RIPPhillipHughes.
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