Cricket will go on and it will go on when we’re ready.

So said Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland, speaking on behalf of the Test squad the day after Phillip Hughes’ life support was switched off.

Since then tears have been shed at junior matches and grade games around the country.

Second XI and women’s clashes featuring state sides have gone ahead, with Hughes’ tragic death in the minds of all.

But the day following Hughes’ funeral was arguably when cricket truly went on, at least in regards to the four-Test series between Australia and India.

The scene was Glenelg Oval – Ian and Greg Chappell’s old stomping ground.

As Australia’s squad made their way to Adelaide for the rescheduled first Test, India were working up a sweat in the suburbs against a Cricket Australia XI.

Many things suggested this hastily-organised two-day match was different to most tour games.

The scoreboard carried the tribute ‘RIP P HUGHES 408’ alongside the runs, wickets and overs.

Players and officials donned black armbands and lined up for a minute’s silence before the first session.

India bowled first by choice; there was no toss.

It was an allowance made in part because batsmen Virat Kohli, Murali Vijay and Rohit Sharma were all returning from Macksville.

NSW duo Ryan Carters and Josh Lalor also landed in Adelaide on Thursday morning and made their way to the ground under overcast skies, having also attended Hughes’ service.

The clouds cleared. The mood remained sombre.

But it was unmistakably cricket – played in the sort of fashion that would have brought a smile to Hughes’ face.

India’s pacemen dug it in short regularly, as batsmen ducked, weaved and fended.

Tasmania opener Jordan Silk saw off the new-ball spells of Varun Aaron and Mohammed Shami, the first delivery he faced glancing the grill.

Any other knock of the 22-year-old’s career and it would not be a talking point, let alone the subject of a journalist’s question.

“I tried to keep my eye on it as best I could. That happens I guess in cricket,” Silk said, epitomising the no-nonsense nature of the contest.

Silk composed himself and motored to 58.

He brought up his half-century with a cut shot against Aaron, the ball racing over slips and to the fence.

And cricket went on.

“I thought the service yesterday was very moving and emotional. It was nice to get out there today, play and pay our respects,” Silk said.