Michael Clarke has arrived in Macksville, the hometown of Phillip Hughes, ahead of the batsman’s funeral on Wednesday.
The skipper yesterday paid tribute to Hughes in a series of photographs posted to Instagram on what would have been Hughes' 26th birthday.
Hugh Jackman, Tony Abbott honour Hughes
Hugh Jackman has also honoured Hughes by putting his bat out at his Broadway show.
The Aussie posted an image of a lone bat propped up on the empty stage where that day's performance of The River was about to begin.
Meanwhile Tony Abbott today told Parliament that Hughes' death last week was a reminder that life was both precious and fragile.
"His death has so affected people because it happened in the midst of life at its most exuberant - he was 63 not out, on his way to a century and a return to the Test team," Mr Abbott said at the beginning of Question Time.
"Sport is supposed to engender pride, not grief."
Mr Abbott praised the leadership of Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke and said the country felt for Sean Abbott, whose bouncer delivered the fatal blow.
"Above all we honour a young man who has left us too soon, but who filled every moment of his 26 years with 60 seconds worth of distance run," Mr Abbott said.
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten also paid tribute to Hughes, saying cricketers around the world had paused to remember him over the weekend as they picked up their bats.
"Our nation will remember Phillip Hughes for not how he died but for how he lived and for what he loved," Mr Shorten told the parliament.
Adelaide set to host rescheduled 1st Test
India's squad decided on Monday to remain in Adelaide, the strongest indication yet that the Gabba Test will not start the series.
The tourists were due to fly to Brisbane on Monday, but put off travelling until the venue and dates for the first Test were confirmed.
A two-day tour game featuring a Cricket Australia XI was cancelled last week, leaving India keen to play a hastily-organised replacement match later this week.
Cricket Australia and its Indian counterpart are yet to announce dates for the rescheduled Test series, as they try to make room in a packed schedule leading up to the one-day World Cup.
It's understood the Board of Control for Cricket in India wanted to ensure the one-day tri-series, due to start on January 16, remain untouched.
Australia's Test squad travelled to Sydney following the shock bouncer injury to Hughes at the SCG which resulted in his death last Thursday.
The players have returned to their home towns and the next time they come together will be for Hughes' Wednesday service in his small home town on the NSW mid-northern coast.
Captain Michael Clarke, a close friend of Hughes who wiped away tears to make an emotional statement on behalf of the team on Saturday, has already arrived in Macksville.
Past and present players, who became friends with Hughes at all levels of the game, will also be heading to the town.
India management are making plans to ensure their players are able to attend the service.
Tickets sales have been suspended for the Gabba Test.
