Phillip Hughes funeral: Australian cricketer receives mental good-bye in Macksville

The funeral for cricketer Phillip Hughes turned right into a party of his life on Wednesday despite the despair and sadness still apparent from his departure.

Australia captain Michael Clarke as well as the remaining evaluation squad were joined by former and present players from all over the world together with friends as well as family from Hughes’ hometown of Macksville to the northern shore of New South Wales.

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Phillip Hughes funeral: Australian cricketer receives mental good-bye in Macksville

County Championship: Andrew McDonald to come back to Leicestershire as head coach

Former Leicestershire allrounder Andrew McDonald has been named as the county’s new head coach in a play to turn their fortunes around.

McDonald represented the county in the 2010 and 2011 seasons, and became a company favourite after playing a starring part inside their Friends Life T20 victory three years past.

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County Championship: Andrew McDonald to come back to Leicestershire as head coach