The player who bowled the ball which led to the death of Australia batsman Phillip Hughes is to be offered counselling.

Test international Hughes died in hospital, two days after being struck in the back of the neck by a delivery from Sean Abbott.

The pair were recent teammates for the national side.

Abbott was one of the first people to attend to Hughes after he collapsed on the field, and visited him in hospital.

The Australian Cricketers Association has said it will monitor Abbott closely as he comes to terms with the tragic turn of events.