Shane Watson using Phil Hughes’ Adelaide Oval locker

Hughes name is still mentioned above the locker at Adelaide Oval, and he is named the 13th man for the first Test.

Exactly two weeks ago, Australian star all-rounder Shane Watson was one of the four players on the field at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), when Phil Hughes got hit by a short delivery a Sheffield Shield game.

The injury ended Hughes’ life and now Watson is using the Adelaide Oval locker, formerly meant for Hughes.

As reported by NDTV, the 33-year-old is occupying the chair of his once Australian and New South Wales teammate, who had later made South Australia his home.

Hughes name is still mentioned above the locker at Adelaide Oval, and he is the 13th man for the first Test, with his title appearing on the official team sheet submitted on the morning of the Test.

Watson, who batted at number three, was dismissed by India’s Varun Aaron for 14. Australia ended the first day at 354 for six.