Hughes shines on steady day for Australia

Dec 14, 2012

Phillip Hughes played his first Test match in more than a year for Australia•Getty Images

That stand was broken by a run out•Getty Images

Hughes reached his half-century...•AFP

But Welegedara got his man eventually, bowling him for 86•AFP

David Warner added 78 for the second wicket with Hughes•Getty Images

Ricky Ponting and his daughter took a farewell lap around the Bellerive Oval during the break•Getty Images

...and Michael Clarke was visibly happy at his achievement•Getty Images

Welegedara stood out among the Sri Lankan bowlers, picking up three wickets•Getty Images

Shane Watson gave Hughes good support•AFP

Chanaka Welegedara had Hughes caught off a no-ball•Getty Images

Michael Clarke, in the company of Michael Hussey, steadied the innings from 198 for 4•Getty Images