Indian PM Narenda Modi pays tribute to Phillip Hughes

Michael Clarke was one of the pallbearers at Phillip Hughes’ funeral

New Delhi, Dec 3 - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, paid tribute to Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes, who died on November 27 after being hit by a bouncer during a first-class match at Sydney two days earlier.

"Heart-rending funeral in Australia. Phil Hughes, we will miss you. Your game & exuberance won you fans all over! RIP," Modi tweeted.

Hughes' funeral was held on Wednesday in his hometown of Macksville.

Australia captain Michael Clarke and opener Aaron Finch were among the pallbearers who carried Hughes' casket on their shoulders as part of the funeral rituals.

India’s stand-in skipper Virat Kohli and team director Ravi Shastri also attended the funeral.