Hughes passed away last month after being hit by a bouncer at the back of his skull during a domestic game. His death stunned the cricket world and left the national team distraught.Cricket Australia on Monday named him the 13th man of the national squad for the opening Test against India and promised a range of tributes to honour his memory in what is likely to be an emotional match starting in Adelaide on Tuesday.
Skipper Michael Clarke, who considered Hughes his little brother, broke down publicly while paying his tributes to the batsman and has been under tremendous emotional stress owing to the tragedy.
To honour the young batsman's memory, the Australian team will wear his Test cap number, 408, on their shirts and a range of tributes are being planned around his final score of 63 not out.
Australia's governor-general Sir Peter Cosgrove praised the side for holding up under Clarke's "outstanding" leadership.
Cosgrove addressed the team in Adelaide and told the players that "for this Test team, there will always be a 13th man (Hughes) by your side".
Besides, Cricket Australia has planned a video tribute to Hughes, narrated by Richie Benaud, which would be played at the Adelaide Oval big screen.
Players and fans have been requested to give a 63-second applause instead of a minute's silence observed traditionally in the face of a tragedy.
