How restrictions can be eased and what needs to happen, The third national lockdown in England will be reviewed in mid-February. Sean Abbott pictured at Phillip Hughes' funeral in Macksville on Wednesday. "I keep looking for him, I know it's crazy": Michael Clarke fights through tears as he speaks at the service. The ball hit him behind the … 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. Sean Abbott, the 22 year-old whose misfortune was to bowl the ball that felled Phil Hughes, has in turn been the source of an outpouring of wellwishing and concern. "No one is blaming him. It was 2.23 p.m. local time. 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. The service was attended by hundreds of mourners. Sean Anthony Abbott (born 29 February 1992) is an Australian professional cricketer originally from Windsor in New South Wales who has represented his country internationally. The picturesque NSW mid north coast town of Macksville has farwelled their favourite son, Phillip Joel Hughes. "We must cherish it, we must learn from it, we must dig in and get through to tea. Save. SEAN Abbott returned to bowling on Tuesday on the eve of Phillip Hughes’ funeral, which he will attend alongside NSW teammates. Abbott was tagged in a photo on social media a few days ago smiling. Mrs Abbott shied away from the cameras, not wanting to deal with the media scrutiny that has resulted from an innocuous short ball delivered by a prodigiously talented young fast bowler. the funeral of Phillip Hughes on Wednesday. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. As it happened: our coverage of Phillip Hughes' funeral, Michael Clarke fights back tears in emotional tribute. It had been suggested Abbott, who attended Hughes' funeral, might be too traumatised ever to return to the sport. Twitter rallies behind 'broken' cricketer Sean Abbott . Phillip Hughes' funeral Sean Abbott's toughest day. There has been great concern shown for the talented and hardworking Abbott since he delivered the ball that tragically struck Hughes in the freak accident at the Sydney Cricket Ground last week. You can unsubscribe at any time. Credit:Getty Images. The Australian bowler Sean Abbott arrives for the funeral of Phillip Hughes in Macksville last week. ", RECAP: Phil Hughes' funeral as it happened, Mourning: Abbott was among hundreds of mourners who attended Wednesday's service, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Credit:Edwina Pickles. It was Sean Abbottâ s bouncer delivery that knocked out Phil Hughes during their Sheffield Shield tie. He is not a cricketer instantly recognised by the general public, but from the moment Hughes' family turned off his life support in the most tragic circumstances on Thursday, Abbott's anonymity perished forever. The service was attended by hundreds of mourners including Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke, current Baggy Green stars Mitchell Johnson, Steve Smith and David Warner and former cricketers Shane Warne and Brett Lee. Latest news. A sombre-looking Sean Abbott was spotted amongst the mourners at the funeral for Phillip Hughes in his hometown of Macksville. "So rest in peace my little brother, I'll see you out in the middle. Sean Abbott battled to hold back his grief as he attended the funeral of Phillip Hughes on Wednesday. Walking slowly down the road to the hall, he knew this would be the toughest battle of his short life and career to date. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott was also in attendance at the ceremony, which took place in School Hall, Macksville. Other mourners reached out to shake Abbott's hand, most notably former Test and one-day cricket dynamo Dean Jones, before he hurriedly walked into the service in the company of his NSW teammates; those who have seen his transformation from an 18-year-old tearaway playing in the Big Bash League alongside his Western Sydney teammate Patrick Cummins, to a reliable workhorse with bat and ball in a baggy blue cap. Sean Abbott, the man who bowled the delivery that fatally struck Phillip Hughes on the head, returned to bowling today, over a week after the on-field tragedy. The funeral featured eulogies from Hughes' cousin Nino Ramunno and his brother Jason Hughes, who spoke of the siblings' "epic" back yard cricket battles when they were younger. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. 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Photographers focused on Abbott when he walked down the street towards the school hall where the funeral was held. An emotional Clarke also addressed mourners, saying of Hughes: "This truly must be what they call 'the spirit of cricket. She now wants to inspire others to do the same, Fears as DWP chief urges disabled people to switch to Universal Credit from Wednesday, Tory DWP chief Therese Coffey refused calls to extend a £20-a-week boost to people on 'legacy benefits' - and said they should 'consider' moving to Universal Credit instead. All the current round of Sheffield Shield matches were cancelled in the wake of Hughes' death while Australia's test match clash with India was delayed. 0. Joining them at the service was bowler Sean Abbott, who delivered the ball that tragically felled Hughes. Sean Abbott recorded his best ever bowling performance in his first match following the death of Phillip Hughes. Accompanied by his girlfriend Brier Neil, Abbott was surrounded by his cricketing family, as he has been ever since the tragic incident last week. Phil Hughes' funeral on December 3. Abbott's girlfriend, Brier Neil, was also by his side. Speaking prior to the service a family member told Daily Mail Australia: "We can't wait to see Sean Abbott tomorrow and give him a big kiss and hug. Our. By Tom Decent . We want to hug him and tell him that everything is okay.". But first he had to get through a warm day in Macksville, with his mates by his side, before he could look to the future knowing everyone is behind him. Abbott’s girlfriend, Brier Neil, had grabbed the player’s waist tightly as she walked next to him down Wallace Street. He was behind Josh Hazlewood, a man with whom he has bowled in tandem numerous times. The young paceman was the bowler who delivered the fateful ball last Tuesday which hit Hughes on the neck causing massive internal bleeding in his brain. Sean Abbott arrives at the funeral in Macksville. The 22-year-old walked off the NSW team bus having sat in the middle section. The 22-year-old paceman bowled the fateful ball a week ago which saw the 25-year-old hit on the neck and never regain consciousness, Our free email newsletter sends you the biggest headlines from news, sport and showbiz. He was playing for South Australia against New South Wales in Sheffield Shield at Sydney Cricket Ground and was 63 not out. As well as receiving support from notable cricketing names such as former England captains Sir Ian Botham and Michael Vaughan a member of Hughes' family also expressed their empathy with what the youngster is currently going through. Updated December 3, 2014 — 9.40pm first published at 4.34pm. 7/17 Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott (R) arrives for the funeral The world of cricket came together in the 25-year-old's hometown of Macksville, New South Wales to lay him to rest six days after he tragically passed away. And we must play on. Sports. Tom Decent is a journalist with The Sydney Morning Herald, Phillip Hughes' funeral Sean Abbott's toughest day. Sean Abbott takes two wickets on his return to bowling since Phillip Hughes' death and bowls a bouncer in his very first over. Darren Brooks Lee-Dec 4, 2014. And while everyone in Australia and across the sporting world has rallied around Hughes' family and friends in the aftermath 22-year-old Abbott has also been chief in people's thoughts. The world of cricket came together in the 25-year … News. Covering the widely watched funeral of late Phillip Hughes, Channel Nine producers gave Sean Abbott. The New Paper Phillip Hughes News ... Tears flow at Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes' funeral . Sep 18, 2020. Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. "I keep looking for him, I know it's crazy": Michael Clarke fights through tears as he speaks at the service. Grief: Abbott arrives at the ceremony in Macksville, New South Wales, Subscribe to Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror newspapers. Sean Abbott released the statement to the inquest into the November 25, 2014 death of Phillip Hughes (above) from a ball he bowled during a match at the Sydney Cricket ground. Channel Nine opted against showing vision of Abbott during the service, which was a tremendously respectful move. Dec 03, 2014. 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Despite being rushed to hospital Hughes never regained consciousness and passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning. Phillip Hughes' grieving family say they are looking forward to the moment that they can greet NSW bowler Sean Abbott and 'give him a hug to tell him everything is okay'. Phillip Hughes had moved on to 63 when Sean Abbott bowled a 135 kmph bouncer that skidded on the Sydney Cricket Ground pitch. Sean Abbott walks with the procession following Phillip Hughes' funeral in Macksville. On 25/11/2014 Phillip Joel Hughes was felled by a bouncer bowled by Sean Abbott. Ben Horne and Peter Badel December 2, 2014 - 9:00PM She grabbed Abbott's waist tightly as she walked next to him down Wallace Street, through the Macksville locals and into the sanctuary of the RSL club. 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"We just want to tell him it was freak accident and he cannot think he had anything to do with it. Sean Abbott arrives at the funeral in Macksville. Simply turning up to the funeral was an incredibly brave act. Sean Abbott, the 22-year-old who bowled the delivery which killed Phillip Hughes, attended the batsman's funeral in Macksville where he was consoled by members of the Hughes family. What a welcome relief this is for Australian Cricket. Sean Abbott walks with the procession following Phillip Hughes' funeral in Macksville.Credit:Getty Images. Thousands lined the streets of Macksville for Wednesday's memorial with everyone inside and outside the game wanting to pay tribute to a much-loved young man. His mother, Georgina, and father, Nathan, walked by his side. We have seen now how it has affected Australia, but spare a thought for Abbott, who has been travelling "surprisingly well", according to a close friend. 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