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Sean Abbott's Six Hits Spectator In AUS-WI ODI; Brings Back Phil Hughes' Death Memories

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A spectator present at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground during the second ODI between Australia and West Indies bore the brunt of a six creamed off the bat of allrounder Sean Abbott on Sunday (February 4). 

The unfortunate incident played in the end-overs phase of the Australian innings as this fan present at the ground tried to take the catch but had the ball flushing past his hands to hit the man's cheeks badly. Fellow spectators anticipating a special crowd catch were left in absolute shock, worried over the fan's health. 

The catching attempt led to the spectator's sunglasses being broken and the ball then jamming into his cheeks while drawing blood from his face after being smashed off the meaty part of Abbott's willow against the Calypso Kings. It brought back memories of Phil Hughes death who was hit by Sean Abbott's bouncer and crumbled to death almost a decade back.

Commentators Worried After Spectator Faces The Heat 

"That’s big, that’s very big, it’s into the members. Sean Abbott, the strength of the man. Has it taken a head? I think it might have," said veteran commentator Kerry O'Keefe as the ball was hammered into that region by Abbott. 

However, just then his partner Adam Gilchrist recognised on Fox Sports that the accident had occurred with the fan. 

"I think someone has taken one, you’ve got to keep a look out when the white ball is flying around at the SCG, that’s a powerful blow."


"Oh that is nasty, the hands were in position. There’s a bit of a claret there, hopefully that chap is okay because he’ll be needing a bit of treatment."

The treatment was initially provided by a woman present next to the spectator in the stands before the Cricket Australia (CA) medical authorities present at the SCG gave him full attention by stemming the blood flow and stitching and bandaging the face.