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Clarke, Finch to be pall-bearers at Hughes's funeral

December 02, 2014

A tribute to Phillip Hughes outside a shop front in Macksville in New South Wales on Tuesday. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images

Phillip Hughes's family has selected Australia Test skipper Michael Clarke, opener Aaron Finch, and South Australia's Tom Cooper to be pall-bearers at the late cricketer's funeral in Macksville on Wednesday afternoon.

The chosen cricketers will be among the eight pall-bearers, which includes Hughes's dad Greg, brother Jason and locals Corey Ireland, Mitchell Lonergan and Matthew Day, News.com.au reported.

A notice on Phil Hughes's funeral in Macksville on Tuesday. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

A gathering of more than 5000 people, who will join the Hughes family -- dignitaries, Test cricketers, former players and team -- are likely join the gathering to bid him farewell.

Hughes passed away after succumbing to injuries he endured from a bouncer at the SCG.

The 25-year-old, who was pushing for a Test recall against India in Brisbane next week, was knocked out after the ball made impact under his helmet, behind his left ear.

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