THE heartbroken family of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes will pay an emotional tribute to their lost son by attending this week’s Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Grieving parents Greg and Virginia, his sister Megan and Brother Jason are flying in from Coffs Harbour tomorrow to witness one of the most poignant occasions in Australian cricket history at the famous old ground.
Injured Australian skipper Michael Clarke will be alongside the family to offer them comfort during his breaks from Channel Nine commentary duties.
Grieving parents Greg and Virginia, his sister Megan and Brother Jason are flying in from Coffs Harbour tomorrow to witness one of the most poignant occasions in Australian cricket history at the famous old ground.
Injured Australian skipper Michael Clarke will be alongside the family to offer them comfort during his breaks from Channel Nine commentary duties.
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Jason, speaking on behalf of the family yesterday, said: “It’s important for mum and dad because the SCG is where Phil made his professional mark. And, of course, to be there for the tribute.
The SCG Trust has provided a suite at the SCG for the family and friends to watch in comfort and privacy on all five days of the final Test against India.
As part of the tributes, a permanent plaque will be placed on a wall in the members reserve outside the home team dressing room to honour Hughes at the ground where he tragically lost his life five weeks ago.
Clarke said yesterday: “They have shown incredible strength over the past couple of months and it will be great to see them back out at the ground where they watched their son and brother score so many runs for NSW, South Australia and Australia.
“It’s brilliant that the SCG will honour his memory with a plaque outside the home-team dressing room.”Jason said the family had been comforted by Clarke all along.
Cricket Australia is determined to make it a special occasion for the family, who are understandably still struggling after a difficult Christmas.
Former team mates will spend time with the family as well.
Skipper Steve Smith spoke yesterday of the effect seeing Hughes’s family may have on the players and team mates who were on the field trying to save Hughes’ life after he was felled by a bouncer bowled by Sean Abbott in a Sheffield Shield game.
“Hopefully everyone will be okay,” he said.
The SCG Trust has provided a suite at the SCG for the family and friends to watch in comfort and privacy on all five days of the final Test against India.
As part of the tributes, a permanent plaque will be placed on a wall in the members reserve outside the home team dressing room to honour Hughes at the ground where he tragically lost his life five weeks ago.
Clarke said yesterday: “They have shown incredible strength over the past couple of months and it will be great to see them back out at the ground where they watched their son and brother score so many runs for NSW, South Australia and Australia.
“It’s brilliant that the SCG will honour his memory with a plaque outside the home-team dressing room.”Jason said the family had been comforted by Clarke all along.
Cricket Australia is determined to make it a special occasion for the family, who are understandably still struggling after a difficult Christmas.
Former team mates will spend time with the family as well.
Skipper Steve Smith spoke yesterday of the effect seeing Hughes’s family may have on the players and team mates who were on the field trying to save Hughes’ life after he was felled by a bouncer bowled by Sean Abbott in a Sheffield Shield game.
“Hopefully everyone will be okay,” he said.
“We’ve got our first training day today out on the cricket ground so hopefully all the boys can get through.”
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