Hughes with Warner for memorable ton

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GRIEVING David Warner has revealed the darkest days remain ahead despite honouring fallen mate Phillip Hughes with his "greatest" innings in an emotion charged first Test against India in Adelaide.

Intrepid Warner felt the spirit of Hughes riding shot-gun as the irresistible opener struck a century (145) for the ages against India that continued an incredible 2014 run spree.

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The symbolism and emotion of late Australian batsman Hughes' tribute Test failed to cloud Warner who burst out of the blocks before striking his 10th Test century with 19 boundaries.

The scoreboard with David Warner on 63 not out. Picture: Simon Cross Source: News Corp Australia

"It was the best of my career, I am going to say that now because that will stick with me for the rest of my life," said Warner, who blamed "demons inside" for his dismissal attempting to loft leg-spinner Karn Sharna (1/89) as Australia finished day one 6/354.

"I just had a gut feeling that my little mate was down the other end from ball one.

"I don't think he would have imagined the support he would have from the world and would be quite embarrassed."

However Warner said the SCG Test, the scene of Hughes' tragic demise on November 25 batting for South Australia, is the obstacle to closure for himself ,New South Wales teammates Brad Haddin, Nathan Lyon and Shane Watson

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"The hardest thing for me is going to be the SCG Test. Walking out on the SCG where it all unfolded and happened, will be the toughest task for me and the other guys that were there," said Warner, who gave the admiring crowd a 360 degree salute as he departed with a ton of runs and respect in the bank.

Warner, 28, kissed his helmet and made a trademark jump into the air before an extended pause for a friend in eternal rest after posting his fifth ton in 10 innings this year.

Warner had honoured a mate he saw fall at the SCG two weeks ago and joined West Indian greats Viv Richards and Sir Garfield Sobers in reaching double figure tons in just 33 Tests.

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"It was in the back of my mind whether to celebrate or not but I know what Hughesy is like and he would have said for me to keep jumping and keep doing whatever and try and get on and win the game, it was a little moment we shared out there and hopefully Michael will get on and score his extra 40," said Warner with skipper Michael Clarke breaking down with a back injury after a 118-run, third wicket stand.

A triumvirate of poignant glances to the heavens encapsulated the pleasure and pain of Warner's ode to fallen comrade Hughes but he would be gutted by Clarke's latest back injury which threatens his summer.

Consecutive boundaries off speedster Varun Aaron (2/95) brought up Warner's half century and a heartfelt look to the sky. However it was on 63 – Hughes' final, undefeated score - that caused Warner to again look upward, and crouch down before regaining composure to face Karn Sharma.

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"The hardest point for me was when I was on 63, it was such a horrific incident and a rare incident, at the back of my mind even though a spinner was bowling being on that number wasn't right," said Warner with Hughes felled by a bouncer on 63 in his final knock.

"I just wanted to get past that and move on. Michael asked me if I was okay and I wasn't and I had to step away just to get my thoughts and my process back again."

Warner has been in a class of his own this year with 959 runs at 73.76 in 13 innings whether on home soil, in South Africa or the Dubai desert against Pakistan. The left-hander has five tons in his past 10 innings, an extraordinary achievement given the tail-spin the 28-year-old was in during Australia's pre-Ashes, one-day tour of England in June last year.

The Adelaide Ova crowd rises to applaud David Warner bringing up 63. Picture: Simon Cross Source: News Corp Australia

Kumar Sangakkara, Younis Khan, Angelo Mathews, Mahela Jayawardene and Brendon McCullum have scored more runs in more matches this year but arguably without the magnetism and exhilaration of Warner.

Former Test opener Michael Slater noted it was if Warner 'was channelling Phillip Hughes'. Warner was in the zone from the outset striking seven of his first 15 balls to the boundary, reaching 50 in 45 balls and 100 off just 105.

"It's the innings he will remember maybe above all others he will play," said Slater.

Warner is challenging South Africa's AB de Villiers and South Africa's Sangakkara for the mantle of cricket's premier batsman – armed with an exhilarating mix of aggression and tempered strokeplay in a supreme 12 months.

What a difference one year and arrival of partner Candice Falzon and baby Ivy Mae have made.

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