Quote:[size=1.35em]Clarke received a rousing applause from the Adelaide crowd as he strode to the crease with Steve Smith as Australia resumed at 6 for 354.[/size]

[size=1.35em]He supported Smith as the 25-year-old reached a fifth Test century and then appeared to be flying towards his own ton before a second rain delay halted him on 98.[/size]

[size=1.35em]Then finally when play resumed mid afternoon after a long delay Clarke reached one of his more memorable centuries from 127 balls.[/size]

[size=1.35em]As he raised his bat there was no scream of delight from Clarke.[/size]

[size=1.35em]He kissed his helmet, acknowledged the crowd and appeared to take a moment to reflect upon what he had just achieved.[/size]

[size=1.35em]The emotion on his face was apparent after fighting back from the physical pain of injury and the emotional strain of a difficult couple of weeks.[/size]

[size=1.35em]Smith spoke in awe of his captain at the close of play.[/size]
[size=1.35em]"He has done amazing over the last couple of weeks; it has been tough for all of us but he spent the whole time by Hughesy's family's side," Smith said.[/size]
[size=1.35em]"Just the strength and courage he has shown through those times was unbelievable.[/size]
[size=1.35em]"He must be mentally drained ... but the way he played speaks the world of that guy.[/size]
[size=1.35em]"He came out here and tried to do something for Hughesy."[/size]

[size=1.35em]He would fall for 128 shortly before the day's play was ended for bad light, but his work had already been done.[/size]