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Warner kisses the ground where Hughes fell
David Warner offered his own poignant tribute to Phillip Hughes on the day the late batsman was immortalised at the SCG.
After reaching 63 on the first day of the Fourth Test, Warner bent down and kissed the ground where Hughes was fatally struck.
His gesture followed a special pre-match tribute that included the unveiling of a bronze plaque honouring Hughes' short but extraordinary career.
Warner touches the Hughes plaque on his way to bat.
It is positioned outside the dressing room in the historic Members' Stand.
Hughes scored four first-class centuries at the famous ground.
Both Warner and Nathan Lyon were present when Hughes was hit.
Like Adelaide Oval, an image of Hughes was beamed onto the big screen.
Both the crowd and players stood for a minute's silence.
Aussie captain Steve Smith had predicted emotions would run high.
The anthem brought tears to the eyes of Warner.
