It's the whole squad that really needs everyone's support, a spokeswoman for Cricket NSW told the Daily Mail Australia. All eyes were on bowler Sean Abbott at Phillip Hughes' funeral The 22-year-old wore dark sunglasses and a navy blue suit His girlfriend, Brier Neil, did not leave his side throughout the. Up-and-coming bowler Abbott, who made both his ODI and Twenty20 debut for Australia in October, was . The inquest also heard from Scott Henderson, who called the first ambulance after Hughes was hit. Sean is receiving all the possible support from Cricket NSW and Australia. First Test should go ahead as planned, says Mark Taylor, Kevin Pietersen: The Phillip Hughes I knew. The thoughts of Phillip Hughes' extended family are with Sean Abbott, the bowler who delivered the ball that struck the former Australian Test opener on Tuesday. Abbott, now aged 24 . The South Australia left-hander, 25, collapsed after a delivery from New. So my thoughts go out to him as well - because whether he will come back from this or not, personally I dont think hell play cricket again.. Abbott has received widespread support since the incident, including counselling from governing body Cricket Australia. 'I'm sure his teammates and everyone doesn't feel in any way ill of him for what happened. 22 year old Bowler Sean Abbott, whose bouncer hit Philip Hughes in a freak accident on November 25th pictured above being comforted as he left St Vincent's Hospital today after the 25 year old was confirmed dead. And they were far from alone. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Hughes' funeral takes place on Wednesday and the support for Abbott has continued with a family member confirming they look forward to seeing him at a difficult time, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Messages of support have flooded in for Australian bowler Sean Abbott who delivered the ball which struck batsman Phillip Hughes on the head. The statement from Cricket Australia on Hughes' condition. The young pace bowler delivered a bouncer which. Cricket legend Glenn McGrath tweeted a message of support out to Sean Abbott. Abbott wrote too of his admiration for Hughes as a cricketer. However, Hughes in what was described as a freak accident suffered a vertebral artery dissection and despite being rushed to hospital by air ambulance, died two days later from his injuries. "I do not recall anything unusual about the day prior to the incident when Phillip was struck and I do not recall anything unusual about the bowling that day or in the lead-up to the incident," Abbott wrote. New South Wales fast bowler Sean Abbott has detailed how he attempted to comfort Phillip Hughes in the moments immediately after the batsman was struck by his delivery. It described the events of November 25, 2014 from his perspective as the unfortunate man to bowl the ball that tragically struck Hughes in the side of the neck, causing the arterial injury that led to his death in St Vincent's Hospital two days later. Henderson confirmed he had not had training about what information should be provided to emergency services. Simmons went on to play for his country again many more times but Lawrence still vividly remembers that day at Bristol, when Simmons heart stopped and he required emergency brain surgery. "I don't remember the ball being fast or slow. It is the same venue at which the 25-year-old Hughes was fatally injured. Right now, I can say he's holding up very well and I'm incredibly impressed with him.". 01:02 EST 03 Dec 2014 Adam Gilchrist. Couple find note in chimney that reveals their 290,000 house was 100 times cheaper 50 years ago. 'We can't wait to see Sean Abbott tomorrow and give him a big kiss and hug,' the family member told Daily Mail Australia at the time. His talent was identified early when he was selected to make his Limited Overs debut for NSW as an 18-year . It's a freak, freak incident.'. Sutherland commended those involved in Australian cricket and the wider community for the concerns they had shown Abbott. The Victorian batsman was forced to retire after being struck on the helmet. Sean Abbott was one of the first players to help Phillip Hughes Abbott was seen for the first time after the incident, walking into SCG Australian Cricketers' Association said it was. Sean Abbott felt "confused and upset" after he bowled the ball that fatally injured Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes, an inquest has been told. 'We just want to tell him it was freak accident and he cannot think he had anything to do with it. The thoughts of Phillip Hughes' extended family are with Sean Abbott, the bowler who delivered the ball that struck the former Australian Test opener on Tuesday. Abbott's witness statement into . Maybe the wicket was a little bit slower that day. Sydney Sixers and Australia allrounder Sean Abbott has long been on the country's cricket scene - but how well do you really know him? Oscar Cainer tells all. Earlier, bowler Sean Abbott addressed for the first time the delivery he bowled to Phillip Hughes which struck the young batsmen on the neck, rupturing an artery that caused his death. When one of 'Sabs's' team-mates dropped a crucial catch as a youngster, he was always the good sportsman who would pat them on the back and reassure them it would be OK, they said. The inquest has looked into whether Hughes, batting for South Australia in a Sheffield Shield game against New South Wales, had been targeted with short balls, or had received unsettling comments from opponents. 'Our thoughts are also with Sean Abbott,' he tweeted immediately after his message to Hughes. Abbott detailed his immediate reaction: I saw him start to sway and I ran to the other end of the pitch and I held the right side of his head with my left hand. Cricketer Phillip Hughes died after being struck by a ball in a match, triggering a rare example of commemorative journalism of an Australian athlete in his prime. Hughes was batting for South Australia when a bouncer from Abbott struck him on the neck. Sutherland said. Before the game against Queensland, NSW captain Moises Henriques said they were doing all they could to help Abbott through this difficult time. Abbott's recollections of the moment Hughes was struck focused on how the batsman had been through his shot before the ball arrived. "A rare opportunity for Sean Abbott to play, the man who is most famous probably for having the terrible misfortune of bowling the ball that killed Phillip Hughes in the middle," Hughes said . On Wednesday Abbott tendered a written statement to the inquest into Hughess death. Another former England fast bowler, Steve Harmison, had nothing but sympathy for Abbott and expressed hope that he can go on and resume his burgeoning career. Both Hughes sister Megan and Australia captain Michael Clarke who will be a pall bearer at the funeral on Wednesday consoled Abbott in the days after the tragedy, while the Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Opposition leader Bill Shorten both gave their support to the pace bowler. May those footprints in the sand now support another young man in need. Sean Abbott has developed into one of the most versatile bowling allrounders in Australian domestic cricket. It's professional sport and I really feel for Sean Abbott at the moment,' he said. Hughes was struck on the neck by a short-pitched ball from Abbott on 25 November. Hughes was struck in the neck by one of 24-year-old Abbott's bouncers while batting for South Australia against New South Wales in a Sheffield Shield match at the SCG on November 25, 2014. Thats the type of wicket at the SCG., Abbott also described Hughes as a tough competitor. Former Test captain Mark Taylor said he hoped Abbott would be able to recover and continue his career. Abbott did not recall any particular instructions to target Hughes as part of a specific team plan and did not recall any changes in atmosphere or mood of the game after lunch. Phillip Hughes had batted brilliantly and was making a strong case for a comeback into the Australia Test side after a poor couple of series. As the entire country is in mourning for the tragic loss of Phillip Hughes, their hearts are also going out to young bowler Sean Abbott who attended today's funeral for the much-loved cricketer. On day three (October 12) of the public inquest by the NSW Coroners Court into Hughess death, Abbotts witness statement was released. We just want to tell him it was freak accident and he cannot think he had anything to do with it. I felt the game that day was being played within the laws and spirit of cricket.". "I do not recall hearing or seeing any backchat or chatting with the batsmen and I personally don't recall talking to Phillip or Tom. "I don't remember the ball being fast or slow. Wearing a navy blue suit and dark sunglasses, he was accompanied by his girlfriend, Brier Neil, who did not leave her grief-stricken partner's side throughout the heart-wrenching service. He should not be charged for bowling a bouncer to a world class batsman which took his life after he missed that ball. "When he's sitting at home at night before he goes to bed, that's when the thoughts will start recurring in his mind.". Abbott tenderly embraced Hughes as medical officers rushed onto the field and an ambulance was called. He excited the hospital after learning of Hughes' death wiping away tears with his head bowed and face hidden underneath his cap. I remained on the field until Phillip was placed on the medicab and then returned to the change room. In the hospital's coffee shop, where some of the cricketers had congregated, Abbott was given some words of advice from Waugh, while spin bowler Nathan Lyons draped a comforting arm around his shoulders. Phillip Hughes Hit by a Bouncer on Head (VIDEO) Phil Hughes Dies From Head Injur. Hughes didnt make a recovery, wasnt able to talk to him. Last updated on 9 December 20149 December 2014.From the section Cricket. Sean Abbott Wife . '[Abbott] has got a lot of support around him from his teammates and also the counselling services,' ACA CEO Alistair Nicholson said. Much of the inquest has probed the tactics employed by NSW that day. A few cricketers also shared their views on Twitter in support of Abbott: 7. THIS is the key element to the incident . 0:03. That's the type of wicket at the SCG. In a statement, Abbott said "it was all a bit of a blur" and that he felt "in a bit of a daze" after the incident. Hughes died on Thursday after being hit on. I dont think anybody can even contemplate what is going through Sean Abbotts mind at this moment in time, he told Sky Sports News HQ. The 25-year-old was hit on the head while batting for South . (Photo by Ryan Pierse CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images), With due respect to MS Dhoni, its time to pass the baton to Virat Kohli in limited-overs cricket. Lee's sentiments were echoed on social media by other sportsmen. 1:05. @danbrettig. It is not the first time Pucovski has suffered a head injury while at the crease. A clearly devastated Abbott visited Hughes at St Vincent's Hospital on the day before he died. Maybe the wicket was a little bit slower that day. 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