Global 'put out your bats' campaign honours Phillip Hughes
As Australia mourns the death of Phillip Hughes, cricket fans around the world have shown their support with a unique mark of respect.
It began with Sydney man Paul Taylor, who placed his cricket bat at his front door and tweeted an image using the hashtag #putoutyourbats.
Before long thousands of people were doing the same - a simple, heartfelt act to commemorate the quintessential Aussie cricketer.
In memory of my mate Phillip Hughes #63notout #PutOutYourBat @Channel7 Sydney. I wish I could have used this like you pic.twitter.com/ALwrEwkvcP
— Matt Carmichael (@MattCarmichael) November 28, 2014
In memory of Phillip Hughes #PutOutYourBat #PhillipHughes pic.twitter.com/ifhPvTvdC2
— 7 News Perth (@7NewsPerth) November 28, 2014
Macksville Primary #putoutyourbats #PhillipHughes @7NewsSydney pic.twitter.com/sH82cvYIkS
— Ellie Southwood (@SouthwoodEllie) November 28, 2014
#RIPPhillipHughes #putoutyourbats pic.twitter.com/qqbrtOr93A
— Paul D. Taylor (@Squizabilly) November 27, 2014
#putoutyourbats RIP pic.twitter.com/ePMhz3Zcql
— nick_harrison11 (@nick_harrison11) November 27, 2014
My 1989 Ashes bat.. Norman on security watch #RIPHughesy #putoutyourbats pic.twitter.com/8aTDRuVDyx
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) November 27, 2014
A family who plays together can never have enough. RIP Phil Hughes #putoutyourbats pic.twitter.com/XsLPbQ4fT6
— Sonia E (@Sonia_with_an_i) November 27, 2014
A simple but beautiful way for ordinary cricketers to pay their respects to Phil Hughes. #putoutyourbats pic.twitter.com/YUxv6IcV4Z
— Phil Tompkins (@PhilTompkins79) November 27, 2014
#putoutyourbats #63notout #408 pic.twitter.com/34BsD5Uu3M
— David Prowse (@davidprowse152) November 27, 2014
#putoutyourbats in Florida. pic.twitter.com/FnKcyhn6wn
— Ross Beard (@RossBeard) November 27, 2014
#putoutyourbats from Plymouth, UK. We're thinking of you all. RIP Phillip Hughes. #408 pic.twitter.com/i5NCLh83Zh
— jazz15c (@jazz15c) November 27, 2014
Vale Phillip Hughes. 63 not out. #putoutyourbats pic.twitter.com/L8MZ4DQ1pV
— GWS GIANTS (@GWS_Giants) November 27, 2014
She's a bit worse for wear, But this bat has brought much happiness #putoutyourbats #PhilHughes #63notoutforever pic.twitter.com/Q1WybiQKUr
— Anna Meares (@AnnaMeares) November 27, 2014
Touched to see so many involved in #putoutyourbats. Phillip Hughes: #63notoutforever pic.twitter.com/fugBSBnpd7
— West End Redbacks (@WestEndRedbacks) November 28, 2014