Watch Shane Warne’s reaction in Phil Hughes funeral [VIDEO]

Other well-known cricketing names present at Phil Hughes funeral were Brian Lara, sir Richard Hadlee, Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer, Matthew Hayden, Michael Hussey and Mark Taylor. Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, opposition leader, Bill Shorten, and Federal Minister for Sport, Peter Dutton, were among the politicians in attendance.

Hughes’ service was screened live around the world. Besides those present at the venue, thousands watched it on a big screen set up outside it. Around 3000 people gathered at the Adelaide Oval to view the service on the big screen at the stadium.

While this service was open for the public, Hughes’ actual last rites will be conducted on Thursday in the presence of family and close friends. Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland said: “I also want to offer love and support of that entire cricket family to Phillip’s own family, they have lost a beloved son and an adored brother.”

“The wave of emotion that has washed over our country this past week tells us so much about the affection millions felt for Phillip and also about the privilege place cricket has near the heart of this nation. Quite simply the boy from this proud community of Macksville personified the spirit of Australian cricket.”

Sutherland said Hughes’ journey from backyard to baggy green cap 408 personified the Australian cricketing dream and the pair of centuries in just his second Test would be an “abiding memory for a whole generation of fans”.