Kolkata, Dec 3 (IANS) Paying a tribute to Phillip Hughes, who died Nov 27 after being hit by a bouncer, Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar said the Australian would be "missed".

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“Will miss you Phil. Your enthusiasm to learn and drive for perfection was most impressive. #FarewellHughes," tweeted Tendulkar also attaching a photograph of him with Hughes.

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Hughes died of injuries after he was hit by a bouncer Nov 25 at Sydney while playing a first class match.

His funeral was held Wednesday at his hometown Macksville, which was attended by thousands, including Indian skipper Virat Kohli and team director Ravi Shastri.

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