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Australia Retain David Warner For Fourth Ashes Test

David Warner has kept his place in Australia's XI for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford despite the opener's ongoing struggles against England paceman Stuart Broad. But spinner Todd Murphy could be omitted when the match starts Wednesday as Australia contemplate going into a Test without a frontline slow bowler for the first time in 11 years. Australia captain Pat Cummins, bidding to lead the side to a first Ashes series win in England since 2001 at 2-1 up with two to play, said Tuesday that Warner would continue to open alongside Usman Khawaja. Warner managed just five runs in total as he fell twice to Broad during England's three-wicket win in the third Test at Headingley.

'Pat Cummins More Of Old Fashioned Captain': Ricky Ponting Ahead Of 4th Ashes Test

The legendary Ricky Ponting feels Australian skipper Pat Cummins is more of an old fashioned Test captain, who lets "plans unravel" while his English counter part Ben Stokes tries to make something happen every ball. The decisions of the two relatively new captains in the ongoing Ashes series have given rise to intense debates. While Stokes' call to declare early in the first innings in the opening Test was dissected by media and pundits alike, Cummins' sparse use of rookie spinner Todd Murphy in the loss at Headingley also raised eyebrows.

England Put Their Faith In Ageing Attack For Must-win Ashes Clash

James Anderson returns on his Old Trafford home ground to lead an ageing England attack in a must-win fourth Ashes Test. It is the only change for Ben Stokes's men, 2-1 down with two to play. England have dropped Ollie Robinson, who suffered a back spasm as the hosts won the third Test by three wickets at Headingley. Anderson is reinstated just a fortnight short of his 41st birthday for the match starting Wednesday. Anderson's 688 wickets are the most by any paceman in Test history. Only spinners Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne are ahead of the Lancashire swing bowler.

How India Can Lose World No. 1 Test Spot Even If They Beat West Indies 2-0

India thrashed West Indies by an innings and 141 runs on Day 3 of the first Test of the two-match series. The Rohit Sharma-led side comfortably dominated the hosts as debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal played a blistering knock of 171, followed by Ravichandran Ashwin scalping a whopping total of 12 wickets. The second and final Test will begin from July 20 and the visitors will be going in as the favourites. Currently, Team India is number one Test team in the world as per the ICC rankings but their place is not at all secured, even if they defeat West Indies 2-0.

"Bit Like Brett Lee In His Prime...:" Ricky Ponting Praises England Pacer

Australian cricketing great Ricky Ponting has heaped heavy praises on England pacer Mark Wood, who took a match-winning seven-wicket haul in third Ashes Test at Headingley, saying that he is a bit like Aussie pacer Mitchell Johnson and even Brett Lee "in his prime". Ponting has been left amazed by Wood's impact, which including a five-wicket haul in the first innings and a valuable total of 40 runs with the bat, laced with some quick fours and sixes.

"I Was Out That Way...": Alex Carey's Big Revelation After Jonny Bairstow's Dismissal

The ongoing Ashes series between England and Australia will be remembered for the cut-throat competition and intense game of cricket. Apart from all this, one thing which will definitely be considered among the biggest highlights of the series is the controversial dismissal of Jonny Bairstow by Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey during the second Ashes Test at Lord's. The incident took place on Day 4 of the second Test when Bairstow wandered out of the crease after ducking a Cameron Green's bouncer, thinking the ball was dead. Carey took advantage of the situation and made a direct hit onto the stumps.

"Absolutely Ready To Play Test In England, Australia": India Star's Big Prediction Yashasvi Jaiswal

Indian pacer Ishant Sharma feels young opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is absolutely ready to play Tests in Australia and England. Jaiswal made his debut for India in the ongoing first Test against West Indies, scoring his maiden century as India took a 162-run lead over the hosts at the end of Day 2. India ended Day 2 at 312 for 2 against West Indies in the first Test of the two-match series, with Jaiswal batting on 143, alongside Virat Kohli (36).

"Nature Of Beast Is...": Australia Great's Advice For Pat Cummins Ahead Of 4th Ashes Test

The ongoing Ashes series between England and Australia is getting more intense with every passing game. After taking a 2-0 lead, the visitors faced a three-wicket defeat in the third match as the series now stands at 2-1. Australia skipper Pat Cummins has been outstanding in the series, so far. Apart from shining with the ball, the ace pacer also played an unbeaten knock of 44 runs, and guided his team to victory in the first Test. As both teams are now preparing for the fourth Test, the question arises whether the team management will be resting Cummins to manage his workload.

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Australia Retain David Warner For Fourth Ashes Test

'Pat Cummins More Of Old Fashioned Captain': Ricky Ponting Ahead Of 4th Ashes Test

England Put Their Faith In Ageing Attack For Must-win Ashes Clash

How India Can Lose World No. 1 Test Spot Even If They Beat West Indies 2-0

"Bit Like Brett Lee In His Prime...:" Ricky Ponting Praises England Pacer

"I Was Out That Way...": Alex Carey's Big Revelation After Jonny Bairstow's Dismissal

"Absolutely Ready To Play Test In England, Australia": India Star's Big Prediction Yashasvi Jaiswal

"Nature Of Beast Is...": Australia Great's Advice For Pat Cummins Ahead Of 4th Ashes Test