Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will return to try and help them secure the Ashes 2023 series against England at Old Trafford this week with a match to spare. Captain Pat Cummins also said on Tuesday the top five batters will remain but they were considering not playing rookie spinner Todd Murphy.


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That could mean a recall of first-choice allrounder Cameron Green, who was fit after missing the third test at Headingley with a hamstring issue. Mitch Marsh filled in for Green and hit a brilliant century to pose a selection headache for the selectors.


Australia will confirm its side at the toss on Wednesday. Even after losing at Headingley by three wickets, Australia still leads the series 2-1. Scott Boland will make way for Hazlewood after taking no wickets in Leeds. Boland has only two wickets in the series from the opening win at Edgbaston.


Hazlewood has eight wickets after also playing in the second win at Lord’s. But he was rested from Headingley to manage his workload. Retaining the top five means David Warner will continue opening. Warner is averaging 23.5 in six innings but has contributed to opening stands of 61, 73 and 63 with Usman Khawaja.


England vs Australia Ashes 2023 4th Test Details


Venue: Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester


Date & Time: July 19 to 23, 330pm IST onwards


Live Streaming and TV details: Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV website and app.


ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 4th Test Dream11 Prediction


Wicketkeeper: Alex Carey


Batters: Joe Root, Harry Brook, Steve Smith, Travis Head


All-rounders: Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes, Mitchell Marsh


Bowlers: Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, Pat Cummins


Captain: Ben Stokes


Vice-captain: Joe Root


ENG vs AUS Ashes 2023 4th Test Predicted 11


England: Harry Brook, Joe Root, Zak Crawley, Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes (C), Chris Woakes, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Ben Duckett, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood


Australia: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Cameron Green