PHILLIP Hughes' family has given their gift to an
activity proposed by the Cricket Association of Nepal to play a 63-over tribute
match in the nation and spot a bat at the highest point of Mt Everest out of
appreciation for the former Test batsman.
Cricket Australia is working with their Nepalese
partners to make the arrangement happen in the following climbing season in
March and April. Australian cricketer are to set to travel and captain one of the two sides
against a group headed by the Nepal national captain.
Hughes' family won't have any official contribution
in the tribute uncovered by Cricket Australia Chairman Wally Edwards at a MCG
lunch, yet they've provided for it their full backing.
CA are mindful of how prominent the "63 not
out" expression has ended up in the wake of the overflowing of help
communicated at Hughes' passing and have chosen to trademark it.
The representing body is calling it a "defensive"
move to stop individuals taking advantage Hughes death.
"Cricket Australia enrolled the trademark in
conjunction with Phillip's administration absolutely as a preventive enrollment
to anticipate others attempting to endeavor Phillip's memory," said a Cricket
Australia representative.
"There was some confirmation of that beginning
to happen which is the reason we have made this move."
CA's principle concern was unlicensed memorabilia
which was beginning to pop up on the web.
Various activities are wanted to respect Hughes' at
the fourth Test at the SCG, the spot where he was appallingly felled by a bouncer
just over a month back.
Edwards lauded the cricket group for the way it had
united together after such a heartbreaking occasion, much as it did after the
torrent debacle of 2004.
The Chairman said CA would do what they can to help
Nepalese Cricket get their touching tribute off the ground.
Edwards reworded the email he got from Nepal.
Edwards read , "We would like you to come and
light a flame before the game begins,"
"We would likewise like, if conceivable to have
one of Phillip's bats, a bit of his clothes and the Cricket Australia flag and we will
take these and place them at the highest point of Mt Everest."
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