‘I think he’s just done enough’ – Mark Waugh backs David Warner to retain his spot for fourth Ashes Test

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Former Australian cricketer Mark Waugh has backed David Warner to retain his spot in the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford in Manchester, starting on July 19. The Pat Cummins-led side, who lead 2-1 in the five-game series, will seek a win in the fourth Test to retain the prestigious urn.

Waugh believes the veteran opener has scored enough runs to retain his place in the playing XI for the upcoming Test. The 58-year-old highlighted that the southpaw played a crucial knock in the World Test Championship (WTC) final against India under tricky conditions at The Oval and scored a half-century in the second Ashes Test as well. Notably, Warner’s position is under scrutiny after he scored only five runs in the third Test at Leeds and was removed by Stuart Broad across both innings.

“There’s too much water under the bridge to change the batting order now. 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 … it’s just going to be too much of a shuffle in the batting order if they leave him out now,” Waugh said on Fox Cricket.

Mitch Marsh has got to play: Mark Waugh

All-rounder Mitchell Marsh made his first Test in almost four years after replacing the injured Cameron Green in the playing XI for the Headingley Test and hit a century for the tourists and also chipped in with wickets. Waugh opined that he does not feel Green will be fit for the upcoming Test against England, urging Australia to go with Marsh.

“Mitch Marsh has got to play. I don’t see how you can fit Green in. I kind of look up to Mitch, so I’m so happy to see him play well. There was no doubt in my mind that he was going to come back and play an incredible game, which he did. (I’m) so happy for him. We have a great relationship. We’re so happy for each other when one gets picked over the other,” Waugh added.