David Warner wishes Jonathan Trott a speedy recovery David Warner with his personal trainer at Maroubra Beach on Friday. David Warner has broken his silence on the shock return home of Jonathan Trott, saying he had no idea the England No.3 was suffering with a mental illness and wishing him all the best in his recovery. Trott's departure from the Ashes series, announced in the wake of Australia's 381-run win at the Gabba in the first Test, stunned the cricket world, not least Warner. The Australian opener had criticised Trott's second-innings dismissal to Mitchell Johnson in Brisbane as "pretty poor and weak" after himself posting a hundred on day three of the match, and when the South African-born batsman subsequently flew home with a "stress-related illness," the media focus turned back onto Warner. He has maintained a dignified silence since then but told Fairfax Media on Friday his thoughts were with Trott, who is back in England and on an indefinite break from the game. "We didn't know anything about an illness or what not," Warner said. It's sad to see anyone go through that tough period and obviously if he's got an illness that's there we hope he gets the right people to help him out. We know the world-class kind of batter he is: he averages 50 in Test cricket and he has been a great player, a rock for England. I hope he gets well soon and [is back] playing the best cricket he can. While England officials were adamant when they revealed Trott's condition that Warner's remarks had no impact on Trott leaving the tour prematurely, it would have been natural for the feisty left-hander to beat himself up about the situation. By Monday night, when Trott's departure was announced by England, Warner had already withdrawn somewhat from the controversial comments he made at a news conference at the Gabba two days earlier. That did not stop England coach Andy Flower from using the opportunity to hit back at the Australian as he took questions from the touring press about Trott's exit from the tour and his top-order batsman's predicament. While he said Warner's comments were not responsible for Trott's decision to fly home, the Zimbabwean coach said the opener had been disrespectful in knocking another cricketer via the media and said "I think, on this occasion, he has got that horribly wrong." Warner, having already admitted he had gone too far, on Friday said he was trying to keep Flower's criticism out of his mind as he prepares for the second Test. Warner is keen to back up his Gabba century, the fourth of his 23-Test career and the first in 12 months, with another strong showing in Adelaide, knowing he is likely to be a target for England and their fans after the events in Brisbane. "I was always going to cop criticism no matter what from what I said," Warner said. As I said before, I probably stepped over that line and at the end of the day it's cricket. Obviously it's unfortunate that [Trott] has gone home now. I hope he gets well because we know the type of player he is and he will bounce back from it.