A moving tribute to cricketer Phil Hughes is gathering steam around the world.
Fans of the 25-year-old who died on Thursday have been leaning their cricket bats against front doors, stadiums and statues and sharing the images on Twitter using the hashtag #putoutyourbats.
Hughes, who was wearing a helmet, collapsed face first onto the pitch after being hit by a ball on the back of the neck from pace bowler Sean Abbott as he attempted a pull shot.
Phil Hughes passed away two days after he was struck on the back of the head by a cricket ball
The trend was started by Paul D Taylor, a Sydney cricket fan, who later tweeted he was "amazed and humbled" by the response.
He added: "To those asking to talk to me. Thank you, but no thank you. #putoutyourbats isn't about me. It's just a way for all cricketers to show their respects to Philip Hughes.
"We've all played cricket in one way or other. Backyard or beach cricket, no matter what level. We've all grown up with a bat and a ball. This is our way to connect and show our sadness. Thoughts also must go out to Sean Abbott. Thank you."
Former West Indies cricketer Sir Vivian Richards was among the sportsmen who contributed and the Google Australia's homepage featured a single bat.
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 27: Floral tributes for Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes are pictured at the Grace Gates at Lord's Cricket Ground on November 27, 2014 in London, England. Australian Cricket player Phil Hughes has died at the age of 25 due to severe head injuries sustained by a bouncer delivery. Hughes was struck by a bouncer delivery during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia at the SCG on Tuesday. (Photo by Alex Huckle/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Huckle via Getty Images)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 27: Floral tributes for Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes are pictured at the Grace Gates at Lord's Cricket Ground on November 27, 2014 in London, England. Australian Cricket player Phil Hughes has died at the age of 25 due to severe head injuries sustained by a bouncer delivery. Hughes was struck by a bouncer delivery during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia at the SCG on Tuesday. (Photo by Alex Huckle/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Huckle via Getty Images)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 27: Floral tributes for Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes are pictured at the Grace Gates at Lord's Cricket Ground on November 27, 2014 in London, England. Australian Cricket player Phil Hughes has died at the age of 25 due to severe head injuries sustained by a bouncer delivery. Hughes was struck by a bouncer delivery during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia at the SCG on Tuesday. (Photo by Alex Huckle/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Huckle via Getty Images)
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Australian batsman David Warner (R) with partner Candice Falzon (2nd R) leave St Vincent's Hospital with Australia wicketkeeper Matthew Wade (L) and his partner Julia Barry (2nd L) following the death of fellow Australian batsman Phillip Hughes in Sydney on November 27, 2014. Hughes died on November 27, 2014 from the injuries sustained when he was hit by a bouncer from Abbot in a domestic game this week, Cricket Australia said. AFP PHOTO/William WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:WILLIAM WEST via Getty Images)
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Australian cricket coach Darren Lehmann leaves St Vincent's Hospital following the death of fellow Australian batsman Phillip Hughes in Sydney on November 27, 2014. Hughes died on November 27, 2014 from the injuries sustained when he was hit by a bouncer from Abbot in a domestic game this week, Cricket Australia said. AFP PHOTO/William WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:WILLIAM WEST via Getty Images)
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Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting (2/R) hugs fellow players outside St Vincent's Hospital following the death of fellow Australian batsman Phillip Hughes in Sydney on November 27, 2014. Hughes died on November 27, 2014 from the injuries sustained when he was hit by a bouncer from Abbot in a domestic game this week, Cricket Australia said. AFP PHOTO/William WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:WILLIAM WEST via Getty Images)
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The Australian flag flies at half-mast at Sydney Cricket Ground following the death of Australian batsman Phillips Hughes in Sydney on November 27, 2014. Hughes died on November 27 from a rare head injury after a sickening on-field blow in one of the highest-profile sporting fatalities since the death of Formula One great Ayrton Senna. AFP PHOTO / Peter PARKS (Photo credit should read PETER PARKS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:PETER PARKS via Getty Images)
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Flowers are left at the gate of Sydney Cricket Ground following the death of Australian batsman Phillips Hughes in Sydney on November 27, 2014. Hughes died on November 27 from a rare head injury after a sickening on-field blow in one of the highest-profile sporting fatalities since the death of Formula One great Ayrton Senna. AFP PHOTO / Peter PARKS (Photo credit should read PETER PARKS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:PETER PARKS via Getty Images)
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A man walks past flowers left at the gate of Sydney Cricket Ground following the death of Australian batsman Phillips Hughes in Sydney on November 27, 2014. Hughes died on November 27 from a rare head injury after a sickening on-field blow in one of the highest-profile sporting fatalities since the death of Formula One great Ayrton Senna. AFP PHOTO / Peter PARKS (Photo credit should read PETER PARKS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:PETER PARKS via Getty Images)
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Flowers are left at the gate of Sydney Cricket Ground following the death of Australian batsman Phillips Hughes in Sydney on November 27, 2014. Hughes died on November 27 from a rare head injury after a sickening on-field blow in one of the highest-profile sporting fatalities since the death of Formula One great Ayrton Senna. AFP PHOTO / Peter PARKS (Photo credit should read PETER PARKS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:PETER PARKS via Getty Images)
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Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting (R) and current player Steve Smith (L) leave St Vincent's Hospital following the death of fellow Australian batsman Phillip Hughes in Sydney on November 27, 2014. Hughes died on November 27, 2014 from the injuries sustained when he was hit by a bouncer from Abbot in a domestic game this week, Cricket Australia said. AFP PHOTO/William WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:WILLIAM WEST via Getty Images)
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Australian cricket coach Darren Lehmann leaves St Vincent's Hospital following the death of fellow Australian batsman Phillip Hughes in Sydney on November 27, 2014. Hughes died on November 27, 2014 from the injuries sustained when he was hit by a bouncer from Abbot in a domestic game this week, Cricket Australia said. AFP PHOTO/William WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:WILLIAM WEST via Getty Images)
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Australian batsman George Bailey leaves St Vincent's Hospital following the death of fellow Australian batsman Phillip Hughes in Sydney on November 27, 2014. Hughes died on November 27, 2014 from the injuries sustained when he was hit by a bouncer from Abbot in a domestic game this week, Cricket Australia said. AFP PHOTO/William WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:WILLIAM WEST via Getty Images)
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Australian batsman David Warner (R) with partner Candice Falzon (2nd R) leave St Vincent's Hospital with Australia wicketkeeper Matthew Wade (L) and his partner Julia Barry (2nd L) following the death of fellow Australian batsman Phillip Hughes in Sydney on November 27, 2014. Australian batsman Phillip Hughes died on November 27 from a head injury after a sickening on-field blow in one of the highest-profile sporting fatalities since the death of Formula One great Ayrton Senna. AFP PHOTO / William WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:WILLIAM WEST via Getty Images)
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Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke prepares to read a statement at St Vincent's Hospital following the death of fellow Australian batsman Phillips Hughes in Sydney on November 27, 2014. Hughes died on November 27, 2014 from the injuries sustained when he was hit by a bouncer from Abbot in a domestic game this week, Cricket Australia said. AFP PHOTO/William WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:WILLIAM WEST via Getty Images)
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Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke reacts during a press conference in Sydney on November 27, 2014 following the announcement of the death of Australian cricketer Philip Hughes. Australian batsman Phillip Hughes died on November 27 from a head injury after a sickening on-field blow in one of the highest-profile sporting fatalities since the death of Formula One great Ayrton Senna.AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:WILLIAM WEST via Getty Images)
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Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke (R) arrives with his wife Kyly Clarke (L) to read a statement at St Vincent's Hospital following the death of fellow Australian batsman Phillips Hughes in Sydney on November 27, 2014. Hughes died on November 27, 2014 from the injuries sustained when he was hit by a bouncer from Abbot in a domestic game this week, Cricket Australia said. AFP PHOTO/William WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:WILLIAM WEST via Getty Images)
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Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke (L) prepares to read a statement as Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland (R) looks on at St Vincent's Hospital following the death of fellow Australian batsman Phillips Hughes in Sydney on November 27, 2014. Hughes died on November 27, 2014 from the injuries sustained when he was hit by a bouncer from Abbot in a domestic game this week, Cricket Australia said. AFP PHOTO/William WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:WILLIAM WEST via Getty Images)
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Australian bowler Sean Abbott (R) leaves St Vincent's Hospital following the death of fellow Australian batsman Phillips Hughes in Sydney on November 27, 2014. Hughes died on November 27, 2014 from the injuries sustained when he was hit by a bouncer from Abbot in a domestic game this week, Cricket Australia said. AFP PHOTO/William WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:WILLIAM WEST via Getty Images)
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Australian bowler Sean Abbott (R) leaves St Vincent's Hospital following the death of fellow Australian batsman Phillips Hughes in Sydney on November 27, 2014. Hughes died on November 27, 2014 from the injuries sustained when he was hit by a bouncer from Abbot in a domestic game this week, Cricket Australia said. AFP PHOTO/William WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:WILLIAM WEST via Getty Images)
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Ricky Ponting, Peter Siddle and James Pattinson arrive at St Vincent's Hospital on November 27, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. South Australian cricket player Phil Hughes was struck by a bouncer delivery during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia at the SCG. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in a critical condition. (Photo by Joosep Martinson/Getty Images) (credit:Joosep Martinson via Getty Images)
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Cricketer Dave Warner and his partner Candice Falzon and and Matthew Wade and his partner leave St Vincent's Hospital on November 27, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. Cricket player Phil Hughes has died at the age of 25 due to severe head injuries sustained by a bouncer delivery. Hughes was struck by a bouncer delivery during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia at the SCG on Tuesday. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in a critical condition. (Photo by Joosep Martinson/Getty Images) (credit:Joosep Martinson via Getty Images)
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: (EDITORS NOTE: Re-crop of image 459623756) Brad Haddin and Aaron Finch arrive at St Vincent's Hospital on November 27, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. South Australian cricket player Phil Hughes was struck by a bouncer delivery during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia at the SCG on Monday. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in a critical condition. (Photo by Joosep Martinson/Getty Images) (credit:Joosep Martinson via Getty Images)
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: David Warner and Candice Falzon walk out at St Vincent's Hospital on November 27, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. Cricket player Phil Hughes has died at the age of 25 due to severe head injuries sustained by a bouncer delivery. Hughes was struck by a bouncer delivery during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia at the SCG on Tuesday. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in a critical condition. (Photo by Joosep Martinson/Getty Images) (credit:Joosep Martinson via Getty Images)
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Sean Abbot walks out of St Vincent's Hospital on November 27, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. Cricket player Phil Hughes has died at the age of 25 due to severe head injuries sustained by a bouncer delivery. Hughes was struck by a bouncer delivery during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia at the SCG on Tuesday. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in a critical condition. (Photo by Joosep Martinson/Getty Images) (credit:Joosep Martinson via Getty Images)
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The parents of Australian cricket batsman Phil Hughes, father Greg (C) and mother Virginia (2nd R) with other family members leave St. Vincents Hospital in Sydney on November 27, 2014. Hughes died on November 27 from a head injury after a sickening on-field blow in one of the highest-profile sporting fatalities since the death of Formula One great Ayrton Senna. AFP PHOTO / Saeed KHAN (Photo credit should read SAEED KHAN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SAEED KHAN via Getty Images)
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: (L) David Warner and Candice Falzon walk out at St Vincent's Hospital on November 27, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. Cricket player Phil Hughes has died at the age of 25 due to severe head injuries sustained by a bouncer delivery. Hughes was struck by a bouncer delivery during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia at the SCG on Tuesday. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in a critical condition. (Photo by Joosep Martinson/Getty Images) (credit:Joosep Martinson via Getty Images)
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Steve Smith consoles Simon Katich at St Vincent's Hospital on November 27, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. Cricket player Phil Hughes has died at the age of 25 due to severe head injuries sustained by a bouncer delivery. Hughes was struck by a bouncer delivery during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia at the SCG on Tuesday. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in a critical condition. (Photo by Joosep Martinson/Getty Images) (credit:Joosep Martinson via Getty Images)
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Ricky Ponting and Peter Siddle arrive at St Vincent's Hospital on November 27, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. South Australian cricket player Phil Hughes was struck by a bouncer delivery during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia at the SCG. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in a critical condition. (Photo by Joosep Martinson/Getty Images) (credit:Joosep Martinson via Getty Images)
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: A general view of the press conference at St Vincent's Hospital on November 27, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. Cricket player Phil Hughes has died at the age of 25 due to severe head injuries sustained by a bouncer delivery. Hughes was struck by a bouncer delivery during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and South Australia at the SCG on Tuesday. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital in a critical condition. (Photo by Joosep Martinson/Getty Images) (credit:Joosep Martinson via Getty Images)