“James Anderson sets the benchmark for older guys these days. We look up to him getting on in our days,” Warner said.

“For me,it’s about performing to the best of my ability and putting runs on the board. The first two Tests I actually looked like a proper batsman,almost like I played my career the other way.

“I had to knuckle down and respect the bowling,the line and lengths they were bowling. The hundred eluded me[in Adelaide]. I started at the World Cup,moving on into the Ashes and hopefully[can continue] for the next 12 months.”

The tours to Pakistan and Sri Lanka are important not just to Pat Cummins’ dreams of lifting the world Test championship trophy but to Warner’s aspiration to conquer India in India. That series is likely to take place early in 2023 before the Test final later that year.

“Those tours will really show where we are as a team and our character,” Warner said.

“When you go to the subcontinent you could potentially be playing two spinners and selectors look at the batting line-ups with who they feel is going to be better on those subcontinent wickets. There’s going to be some brave decisions being made. We’re looking forward to that.

“There’s a new world Test championship we’re playing for. Each game has its merit,and we’re excited.”

Australia’s pace stocks are strong,as seen by match-winning performances from newcomers Jhye Richardson andScott Boland,and team spirit is high now that the atmosphere within the camp is no longer as intense.

Warner is excited to see his opening partner Marcus Harris among the runs in the Boxing Day Test after a long run of outs left his place in the side in jeopardy.

“He’s a tough,tenacious fella. We gel well together when we’re out there – a minor hiccup last game but that’s what can happen in cricket,” Warner said,referring to the runout in Adelaide.

“His courage to keep fighting and working ways out to score runs when bowlers are bowling good lines and lengths,he fought it out really well and I’m really pleased for him.”

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