Prime Minister Tony Abbott has placed a cricket bat outside Kirribilli House in memory of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes, who passed away on Thursday.
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Mr Abbott joined thousands of Australians and cricket lovers who are using the hashtag #putoutyourbats to pay tribute to the 25-year-old batsman.
The poignant memorial for Hughes has trended worldwide as people, from his native town of Macksville to Pakistan and London, tweeted photos of their cricket bats at their front doors.
#putoutyourbats
pic.twitter.com/tbn26PcXCT — Tony Abbott (@TonyAbbottMHR)
November 29, 2014
Australian captain Michael Clarke delivered a tearful tribute to Hughes on Saturday morning, saying the Australian dressing room will never be the same without him.
"Apart from when he was home on the farm with his beloved cattle, Hughesy was at his happiest playing cricket for his country with his mates.
"Things we always put into perspective when Hughesy said: 'Where else would you rather be, boys, but playing cricket for your country?'
"We are going to miss that cheeky grin and twinkle in his eye.
"The world lost one of its great blokes this week and we are all poorer for it.
"Our promise to Hughesy's family is that we will do everything we can to honour his memory."
 
