Abbott was named in the Australia T20 squad, making this his first appearance in Australian colours in nearly four overs
The point of impact with Smith’s injury brought back memories of a fatal blow the late Hughes received on the same part of the neck nearly five years ago.
Cricket authorities are mulling over the idea of introducing concussion substitutes in Tests and they may be in place in the Ashes 2019.
The Sri Lankan opener was stretchered off from the field and then was taken to a hospital.
Tim Southee, who was part of New Zealand's playing XI, has recalled how the turn of events touched the cricketers emotionally
David Warner walked off the field while batting during a club cricket match to defuse a situation that could have turn uglier, his wife has claimed.
Former Australia captain Kim Hughes has created controversy, calling for helmets to be banned from junior cricket.
Between Phillip Hughes’ death and his last Test in 2015, Shane Watson appeared in 7 Tests, scoring 323 runs at just 26.91.
Phillip Hughes, born November 30, 1988, was an Australian opening batsman. He passed away three days before his 26th birthday after being struck on the head by a bouncer during a First-Class match between South Australia and New South Wales at the SCG.
Having travelled all over the world, Phil Hughes still maintained his love for the farm.