The emotional moment distraught fast bowler Sean Abbott was comforted by former Test batsman Simon Katich after learning of Phillip Hughes' tragic death
- 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 monitoring Abbott closely
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AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS and
CHRIS PAINE and
LOUISE CHEER FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA
The distraught bowler who delivered the ball that felled Phillip Hughes has left St Vincent's Hospital surrounded by friends after learning the devastating news of the batsman's passing.
Young bowler Sean Abbott, who plays for New South Wales, was bowling when Hughes collapsed at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday and was the first player to rush to his side.
Abbott tenderly embraced Hughes as medical officers rushed onto the field and an ambulance was called.
On Wednesday, Abbott returned to the SCG for a team counselling session and was supported by teammates and team officials who have been concerned.
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Sean Abbott leaves hospital surrounded by friends on Thursday, consoled by former Test opener Simon Katich (left) and a friend (right)
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Abbott delivered the ball that felled Hughes on Tuesday afternoon
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Abbott was warmly embraced by teammates and cricketers at St Vincent's hospital on Thursday afternoon
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Abbott, 22, was comforted at the hospital by players including Nathan Lyon
On Thursday afternoon Abbott, 22, visited Hughes in hospital and was met warmly by his own teammates, friends of Hughes and cricketing greats such as Steve Waugh.
Looking pale and exhausted, Abbott arrived at St Vincent's wearing a black baseball hat at 2.30pm.
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.
He then sat down and had a coffee with his teammates who were obviously rallying behind the young fast bowler.
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Sean Abbott was seen walking into Sydney Cricket Ground, where the horrific incident happened
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The young cricketer was seen on Wednesday wearing a pair of sunglasses and was flanked by teammates
Distraught Sean Abbott leaves hospital surrounded by friends after learning the tragic news of Phillip Hughes' death | Daily Mail Online
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