SYDNEY: Flags flew at half-mast and thousands of fans and players paid tribute Friday (Saturday in Manila) as Australia and the world cricket community united in an outpouring of grief for the tragic death of batsman Phillip Hughes.

Cricketers the world over paused to remember the player, and a spontaneous #putyourbatsout campaign received a massive response with thousands posting pictures of bats on Twitter.

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