Fast bowler Sean Abbott, the cricketer unfortunately associated with Phillip Hughes tragedy was named the 'Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year' at the Allan Border Medal ceremony in Sydney, last night.
Stand-in captain Steve Smith won the Allan Border Medal, beating David Warner and Mitchell Johnson. Smith also claimed the 'Test player of the Year' award and the 'ODI player of the Year' award, completing a clean sweep in a remarkable season of personal success.
The Belinda Clark Medal was awarded to Victoria and Southern Stars batter, Meg Lanning, ahead of Ellyse Perry, and Glenn Maxwell was named T20 player of the year.
Abbott, who was not present for his Big Bash commitments thanked the cricket community after he won his prize.
"I am thankful for the support of the Australian cricket family and wider community, as well as my own family, close friends and teammates, and especially my girlfriend Brier," Abbott said in a pre-recorded message as per reports in Sydney Morning Herald.
