Xtra Time Web Desk: The touring Indian side along with the Australian team is likely to pay homage to late Phil Hughes during the first ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground on November 27. It is the same day that marks the sixth death anniversary of the Hughes who lost his life after getting hit by a Sean Abbott bouncer during a Sheffield Shield Game. Both the teams will be paying a 63 second tribute to Phil Hughes as he was batting on 63 when he was hit on his neck trying to hook a ball.
As a tribute, the Indian and Australian cricketers are likely to stand for 63 seconds of applause. Several media reports have also suggested that the Aussies will don black arm bands with Phil Hughes’ initials to mark the occasion.
The entire cricket fraternity across the globe mourned the death of Phil Hughes, who passed away on the morning of November 27, 2014. He was only 25 years old. Hughes had played 26 Tests and 25 ODIs for Australia, after making debut in 2014. Incidentally, India were touring Australia when the disaster occurred.