Leading into BBL|09, Sean Abbott made his return in national colours, playing his first International match for Australia in five years.
The right-arm fast bowler was man of the match against Pakistan in the third T20 of the three-match series at Perth Stadium in November.
His selection came on the back of a wonderfully successful 12 months with ball in hand that saw him receive the Steve Waugh Medal as the best Male Player in NSW cricket for the 2018/19 season.
Across the three formats – T20, One-Day and Shield cricket – for both the Blues and Sydney Sixers, Abbott claimed 71 wickets last season.
His 37 Sheffield Shield wickets, at an average of 22, were pivotal to the Blues making their first Shield final in five seasons.
The 22 scalps at 20.13, second most in BBL|08, was just as vital to the Sixers making the semi-finals, going down in a thrilling finish to eventual champions the Melbourne Renegades.
Abbott is the all-time leading wicket taker for the Sixers in BBL history with 75 wickets at 21. The paceman also claimed 11 catches last season.
We hope that kind of form can only continue during BBL|09!
