Sutherland says Abbott 'holding up well' post Hughes's death

Sean Abbott is "holding up really well" as he is trying to deal with the trauma that followed the death of Australian cricketer Phil Hughes, Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland said.

He said that the cricket board would provide Abbott every support that he needs to "work through this," reported News.com.au. He also lauded the concern shown by fellow cricketers towards the bowler whose delivery hit Hughes on the neck.

However, Sutherland gave no indication as to whether next week's first Test against India would be rescheduled, postponed, cancelled or would proceed as decided earlier.

He said that Hughes' death was "too raw" to decide anything at this point and added that he had not "broached that subject" with the players yet.

He also added that cricket will go on "when we're ready."

Hughes passed away on Thursday after succumbing to injuries he endured from a bouncer at the SCG on Tuesday at St Vincent's Hospital. The 25-year-old South Australian batsman, who was pushing for a Test recall against India in Brisbane next week, was knocked out after the ball made impact under his helmet, behind his left ear.