Australia and England will lock horns in the fourth and penultimate Test of Ashes 2023 starting on July 19 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Pat Cummins &amp; Co. lead the series 2-1 despite losing the third Test&nbsp;in Headingley&nbsp;by three wickets. However, the visitors still have some issues to tackle prior to the commencement of the penultimate contest. David Warner's form has been a cause of concern for them and it will be interesting to see if he retains his spot.&nbsp;

Amid all this, Australia's former batter Mark Waugh has come out in support of Warner and feels he has done 'just enough' to retain his spot for the fourth Test in Manchester.&nbsp;

<h2>'Going to be too much of a shuffle in the batting order if they leave him out'</h2>

"There’s too much water under the bridge to change the batting order now," Waugh said on Fox Cricket. "Admittedly, he hasn’t had a lot go his way on this tour. He played really well at Lord’s in difficult conditions, he played well in the World Championship Test against India. I think he’s just done enough and it’s just going to be too much of a shuffle in the batting order if they leave him out now," he added.

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Warner has not been in form in the ongoing series. The left-hander has so far managed scores of&nbsp;36, 9, 66, 25, 4 and 1 in six outings. Ahead of the fourth and penultimate Test, his opening partner Usman Khawaja backed him and told the reporters after a training session on Sunday (July 16), "From my point of view, Dave Warner has been one of the greatest openers of all time. It is him and ‘Haydos’ [Matthew Hayden] right up there for Australia I reckon, the top two ever, so I will always back Davey no matter what, and I think the other guys will, too.&nbsp;With all respect, the media will write what sells newspapers and I understand that."

It will be interesting to see if Australia go ahead with Warner once again in the upcoming Test. They are aiming to go 3-1 up in the five-match series to win their first-ever Ashes in England since 2001.

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Australia and England will lock horns in the fourth and penultimate Test of Ashes 2023 starting on July 19 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Pat Cummins & Co. lead the series 2-1 despite losing the third Test in Headingley by three wickets.

Australia and England will lock horns in the fourth and penultimate Test of Ashes 2023 starting on July 19 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Pat Cummins & Co. lead the series 2-1 despite losing the third Test in Headingley by three wickets. However, the visitors still have some issues to tackle prior to the commencement of the penultimate contest. David Warner's form has been a cause of concern for them and it will be interesting to see if he retains his spot. Amid all this, Australia's former batter Mark Waugh has come out in support of Warner and feels he has done 'just enough' to retain his spot for the fourth Test in Manchester. 'Going to be too much of a shuffle in the batting order if they leave him out' "There’s too much water under the bridge to change the batting order now," Waugh said on Fox Cricket. "Admittedly, he hasn’t had a lot go his way on this tour. He played really well at Lord’s in difficult conditions, he played well in the World Championship Test against India. I think he’s just done enough and it’s just going to be too much of a shuffle in the batting order if they leave him out now," he added. Also read: Ashes 2023: He is one of the greatest openers of all time - Usman Khawaja backs under-fire David Warner Warner has not been in form in the ongoing series. The left-hander has so far managed scores of 36, 9, 66, 25, 4 and 1 in six outings. Ahead of the fourth and penultimate Test, his opening partner Usman Khawaja backed him and told the reporters after a training session on Sunday (July 16), "From my point of view, Dave Warner has been one of the greatest openers of all time. It is him and ‘Haydos’ [Matthew Hayden] right up there for Australia I reckon, the top two ever, so I will always back Davey no matter what, and I think the other guys will, too. With all respect, the media will write what sells newspapers and I understand that." It will be interesting to see if Australia go ahead with Warner once again in the upcoming Test. They are aiming to go 3-1 up in the five-match series to win their first-ever Ashes in England since 2001. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'David Warner has done...' - Mark Waugh shares his take on Aussie opener's spot ahead of 4th Ashes Test

David Warner's early dismissal in the third Test against India at the SCG has left many former Aussies disappointed, especially Mark Waugh. Warner returned to the playing XI despite not being a 100 per cent fit.&nbsp;

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However, the Australian opener just lasted eight balls before catching a thick edge off Siraj's ball giving an easy catch for the first slip.&nbsp;

Waugh was highly unimpressed by the shot selection of David Warner and called the dismissing shot and a 'loose one'. “That’s not a shot you want to be playing in the first 20 minutes of a Test match. You’re driving on the up, it’s not there to drive and it’s wide as well and you’re throwing your hands at it,” Mark Waugh said.&nbsp;

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“Even if his groin was okay, he would have had to take an almighty step to get even close to that delivery. Just an impatient shot really and maybe trying to get runs on the board quickly.”

Another former legend Michael Hussey was concerned by Warner’s body language, saying judging the manner in which he was running, it doesn’t look too promising. “He was running through, he’s certainly labouring a little bit and it’s not the David Warner we are used to seeing. He certainly is not even close to 100 per cent fit. It’s not a great sign,” Hussey said.

Warner returned to the playing XI after missing out on the complete T20I series and first two Tests after sustaining hamstring while fielding during the second ODI against India.&nbsp;

David Warner's early dismissal in the third Test against India at the SCG has left many former Aussies disappointed, especially Mark Waugh. Warner returned to the playing XI despite not being a 100 per cent fit.

David Warner's early dismissal in the third Test against India at the SCG has left many former Aussies disappointed, especially Mark Waugh. Warner returned to the playing XI despite not being a 100 per cent fit. ALSO READ: Watch: Mohammed Siraj gets teary-eyed during national anthem before Sydney Test However, the Australian opener just lasted eight balls before catching a thick edge off Siraj's ball giving an easy catch for the first slip. Waugh was highly unimpressed by the shot selection of David Warner and called the dismissing shot and a 'loose one'. “That’s not a shot you want to be playing in the first 20 minutes of a Test match. You’re driving on the up, it’s not there to drive and it’s wide as well and you’re throwing your hands at it,” Mark Waugh said. ALSO READ: Labuschagne, Pucovski half-centuries give Australia edge on Day 1 of Sydney Test “Even if his groin was okay, he would have had to take an almighty step to get even close to that delivery. Just an impatient shot really and maybe trying to get runs on the board quickly.” Another former legend Michael Hussey was concerned by Warner’s body language, saying judging the manner in which he was running, it doesn’t look too promising. “He was running through, he’s certainly labouring a little bit and it’s not the David Warner we are used to seeing. He certainly is not even close to 100 per cent fit. It’s not a great sign,” Hussey said. Warner returned to the playing XI after missing out on the complete T20I series and first two Tests after sustaining hamstring while fielding during the second ODI against India.

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'David Warner has done...' - Mark Waugh shares his take on Aussie opener's spot ahead of 4th Ashes Test

'That was loose shot': Mark Waugh unimpressed in the way Warner got out in third Test