Sydney: Sean Abbott, who delivered the ball that led to the death of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes, proved he was back in the groove today with a stunning 6-14 as New South Wales demolished Queensland.

There had been fears the 22-year-old fast bowler may have been too traumatised to play again after Hughes died from being hit by one of his rising balls at the Sydney Cricket Ground last month. But he opted to play in the Sheffield Shield clash at the same venue, and showed mental resolve as he turned it into a one-man show.