David Warner's wife has described the comments directed at her husband as "very hurtful" after the star batsman sensationally left the field during a grade game.

Candice Warner would not reveal the nature of the remarks allegedly made by Jason Hughes, the brother of the late Phillip Hughes, but said they had crossed the line from sledging to abuse.

David Warner playing for Randwick Petersham and his wife Candice Warner claiming on Channel Nine's Sports Sunday program (inset) that he left the field during a grade game because of "very hurtful" comments directed at her husband. Credit:AAP (main), Channel Nine's Sports Sunday program (inset)

Warner was batting for Randwick Petersham against Western Suburbs when he informed the umpires he was "removing himself from the game", according to witnesses, then left the field.

He returned two minutes later to complete his innings, making 157 - his second ton for the season.