When Sean Abbott made his Sheffield Shield debut for New South Wales in 2011, one of the team-mates who welcomed the quiet teenager into the fold was Philip Hughes.Like Abbott, Hughes … Day was not cross examined on his statement. All you have to do is listen to Simon Hughes’ introduction of Sean Abbott for tonight’s T20 to realise why mental health issues are so prevalent in young males, particularly athletes. I felt super tired. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. He said he did not recall many elements of the day, such as the lunch session before the fatal incident, or whether he bowled fast or slow. 'Sean will have all the support he needs around him. Hughes died two days later. Messages of support have flooded in for Australian bowler Sean Abbott who delivered the ball which struck batsman Phillip Hughes on the head. 'When you see something as shocking as this you really feel for Phil. It's professional sport and I really feel for Sean Abbott at the moment,' he said. In the brief, sad statement tabled in evidence to the inquest, which is being attended by Hughes’ family, Abbott said he felt confused, in a daze, upset and “super tired” for days after the freak incident. Play it now. “I cannot say that backchat is common, however, it is common for bowlers to talk to batsmen in the sense of having a competitive chat. Phillip Hughes’ brother Jason Hughes has claimed Cooper spoke of the alleged sledge at a gathering of players at an SCG wake the night Phillip died. He then sat down and had a coffee with his teammates who were obviously rallying behind the young fast bowler. 'I know first-hand that no one goes out there to try and maim a batsman, no one tries to hurt a batsman.'. Abbott said he “did not recall anything unusual” in the lead up to the incident which felled Hughes, or any specific plan to target him. Distraught bowler Sean Abbott - who delivered the ball that felled Phillip Hughes - was seen leaving St Vincent's Hospital in tears after the death of the batsman. SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes died in hospital on Thursday, two days after the batsman was struck on the head by a bouncer during a domestic match. After playing in junior cricket for Baulkham Hills Cricket Club, he progressed to play grade cricket for Parramatta District.Abbott completed his schooling at Gilroy College, Castle Hill. The full Sean Abbott statement on the death of Phillip Hughes FOR two years the Sean Abbott has maintained his silence on what happened the day Phillip Hughes was fatally struck by a cricket ball. Picture: Channel NineSource:Supplied. “Once in the change room I felt confused and upset, I had a headache. Sean Abbott leaves hospital surrounded by friends on Thursday, consoled by former Test opener Simon Katich (left) and a friend (right), Abbott delivered the ball that felled Hughes on Tuesday afternoon, Abbott was warmly embraced by teammates and cricketers at St Vincent's hospital on Thursday afternoon, Abbott, 22, was comforted at the hospital by players including Nathan Lyon. On This Day: Australia batsman Phillip Hughes dies after being hit by a bouncer Phillip Hughes died on November 27, 2014 after he was hit by a bouncer from Sean Abbott and that sent the cricketing world in shock. It's a freak, freak incident.'. BT Sport commentator Simon Hughes has come under criticism for a “tasteless” comment regarding the international return of Sean Abbott. On Wednesday, Abbott returned to the SCG for a team counselling session and was supported by teammates and team officials who have been concerned. 'You know you're always on edge bowling fast or being out there batting,' Lee told Channel 9. If Sean Abbott is looking ... 'Auto-pilot' will help Sean Abbott's Sheffield Shield return after Phillip Hughes' death. Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland said Abbott, who cradled the injured batsman after he crashed to the ground, would get whatever help was required. A “broken” Sean Abbott (22) faced rebuilding his life Friday after the death of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes, who died after being hit in the neck by a bouncer delivered by Abbott. 'Our thoughts are also with Sean Abbott,' he tweeted immediately after his message to Hughes. The comments below have not been moderated. Today, the Coroner released his full statement. 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