Phillip Hughes was fatally struck

NSW bowler Sean Abbott has returned to action for the first time since the death of Phillip Hughes, bowling with pace, confidence and, most importantly, an enormous smile on his face.

In an incredible display of courage, Abbott returned the Sydney Cricket Ground, the same ground where Australian cricket player Hughes was felled exactly two weeks ago.

The wellbeing and mental health of the 22-year-old has been of great concern to many since the freak accident when he bowled the fatal bouncer to Hughes.

People across the globe have rallied around the young player, including Hughes' family, who told Daily Mail Australia that they '(couldn't) wait to see him, give him a big hug and tell him everything is okay.'

Australian captain Michael Clarke promised that when Abbott was ready to bowl again, he would 'be the first to strap on the pads and go stand up the end of the net to hit them back at (him).'

But it was a new day for Sean Abbott as he stepped out for New South Wales, taking on Queensland in the Sheffield Shield competition.
He was handed the ball for the 13th over of the day and, to the relief of the nation, took to the task with abandon.

Abbott even had the courage to bowl a bouncer on just his fifth ball and then continue to , indicating that the game will indeed go on.


Source: Dailymail.co.uk