The young batsman had been excited to return to long-form cricket when he bowled the short delivery which struck Hughes, causing the injury which would claim his life.
Others in the cricketing community have spoken about their fear of the 'freak' accident impacting upon Abbott's cricketing career, as well as his emotional well-being.
Former test quick Staurt Clark said that Abbott had just been 'doing his job', which was to 'intimidate' the batsman, reported The Herald Sun.
'I've heard at different stages that [Abbott] is struggling a little bit with it all,' Clark told Fox Sports News.
'[But] he's out there to get Phil Hughes out. It's a competitive sport. It's professional sport and I really feel for Sean Abbott at the moment,' he said.
'You just worry that this could jeopardise Sean Abbott and his cricket career and we don't want that.'
On Wednesday, Abbott returned to the SCG, where the unexpected accident occurred, for a team counselling session and was supported by teammates and team officials who have been concerned.
