Phillip Hughes' state memorial service cancelled

IANS
09 Dec 2014, 12:00 GMT+10

New South Wales (NSW) Premier Mike Baird has announced the proposed state memorial service for Phillip Hughes will be scrapped after consulting Cricket Australia (CA) and Hughes' family.

Baird has said that there is no longer a need for the memorial service after Hughes' funeral last Wednesday was attended by thousands of people and broadcast live across the country, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.

"Last Wednesday's funeral in Macksville was a wonderful service and a fitting tribute to Phillip's life. It was a privilege to be a part of it. It was a community event attended by thousands of people, watched live by millions of Australians and observed at a number of grounds around the country, including the Sydney Cricket Ground," Baird said.

"We consulted with the family and with Cricket Australia, and all parties felt that given the enormous outpouring of support at last Wednesday's funeral, a State Memorial Service would no longer need to be held."

Baird has also noted there will be a short ceremony at the SCG prior to the start of the fourth Test between Australia and India. This ceremony will be conducted by the state association in consultation with the CA.

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