Australia v South Africa: David Warner hits double century before retiring with cramp

David Warner retired on his 200th Test after tea as Australia built a big lead over South Africa.

Warner put on 239 with Steve Smith as Australia ended the day on 386 3- 3.

In the first Test, Australia won by six runs.

Warner, who came into the match under some pressure after scoring only three runs in the opener, began on 32 not out.

He jumped into the air after pulling Kagiso Rabada to the fine leg fence as the fans at the Cricket Ground applauded him.

Warner had to get treatment for his pains before tea.

After hitting a four off Lungi Ngidi, he was given a standing ovation and gave his arms in the air.

He got to his feet to leap in the air again but failed to make the landing and was left propped up with his bat on shaky legs and could return to the crease on day three if he is fit.

There were 16 fours and two sixes in the knock. It was his 25th hundred and his first ton in three years.

He ran out his batting partner for 14 before lunch, trying to get another run from an overthrow.

They reached the close with Head on 48 not out and Carey on nine after Warner left.

They were worried about an injury when all-rounder Cameron Green had to retire hurt after being hit by a short Anrich Nortje delivery.

Warner withdrew his appeal to lift his lifetime leadership ban in Australian cricket due to his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal.

Warner's wife told Fox Cricket that the fact that he was able to do it while his back was against the wall meant more.

Writing David off is probably not the right thing to do. He likes that.