Sean Abbott

Sean Abbott
Born	(1992-02-29) February 29, 1992 Sydney, Australia
Occupation	Cricketer
Years active	2010–present
Known for	Australian national cricket team all-rounder; member of 2023 Cricket World Cup winning team

Sean Anthony Abbott (born 29 February 1992) is an Australian cricketer who competes internationally for the Australia national cricket team in both ODI and T20I formats, fulfilling the role of a right-arm bowling all-rounder. He was a member of the Australian team that secured victory in the 2023 Cricket World Cup.

Domestic and T20 franchise career

Abbott's List A debut occurred on 17 October 2010 when he represented New South Wales against Western Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground during the 2010–11 Ryobi One-Day Cup, though he did not participate with either bat or ball in that match. His first-class cricket debut followed a year later facing South Australia at the Adelaide Oval.

At the grade cricket level, Abbott has played for Parramatta and Sydney University. In the Big Bash League, he has represented both Sydney franchises: the Sydney Thunder during the 2011–12 and 2012–13 seasons, and subsequently the Sydney Sixers in 2013–14.

On 25 November 2014, during a Sheffield Shield fixture, Abbott delivered a bouncer that tragically struck Phillip Hughes, who passed away two days afterward. Abbott received extensive support from the cricket community and returned to competitive play soon after, notably taking match-winning figures of 6/14 against Queensland in December 2014.

In January 2015, Abbott was honored as Australia's young cricketer of the year, acknowledged for his potential as a fast bowler. That same year, he was acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL auction for around AUD 200,000.

Abbott shared the Sydney Sixers Player of the Tournament accolade in BBL|06 with teammate Daniel Hughes after claiming 20 wickets across 10 matches. In August 2017, he extended his contract with the Sixers for an additional three Big Bash League seasons. During the 2017–18 JLT One-Day Cup, he led New South Wales’ bowling attack with 12 wickets.

Prior to the 2019–20 Marsh One-Day Cup, Abbott was identified as a key player to monitor. In November 2020, he achieved his first first-class century amid the Sheffield Shield campaign.

In April 2021, English county Surrey signed Abbott as their secondary overseas player for participation in both the Vitality Blast T20 tournament and County Championship fixtures. Although injuries limited his initial engagement, he recommitted to Surrey in 2023.

In February 2022, Abbott was purchased by Sunrisers Hyderabad for the Indian Premier League season. Later that year, he joined the Manchester Originals squad competing in The Hundred tournament.

International career

Abbott made his Twenty20 International debut for Australia against Pakistan in the UAE on 5 October 2014. He followed this with his ODI debut two days later against the same opposition. In November 2014, he appeared in two additional T20 matches versus South Africa.

At the Allan Border Medal ceremony in 2015, Abbott received the Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year award.

After a five-year absence from international selection, Abbott rejoined Australia's squad in 2019, delivering figures of 2/14 against Pakistan at Optus Stadium. On 16 July 2020, he was included in a preliminary group of 26 players under consideration for a potential England tour amid COVID-19 uncertainties. By August that year, Cricket Australia confirmed the tour and named Abbott within the official squad.

In November 2020, Abbott was selected for Australia's Test squad ahead of their series against India. Mid-2022 saw him named for ODI series against New Zealand and Zimbabwe in July, followed by inclusion in September’s T20I series against India.

In August 2023, Abbott was called up to Australia's roster for T20I and ODI contests versus South Africa as well as subsequent series against India. The following month, he earned a place on Australia's squad for the 2023 ODI World Cup held in India. On 23 September, Abbott recorded his first international half-century and maiden ODI fifty by scoring 54 runs off 36 deliveries despite Australia's defeat to India by 99 runs. His debut appearance at an ODI World Cup came on 11 November 2023 against Bangladesh where he posted bowling figures of 2/61 contributing to Australia's final group stage win.

Abbott was also named within Australia's squad for their fixtures against Scotland scheduled for 2024.

External links

• Sean Abbott IPL Profile provided by RoyalChallengers