Cricket-Warner to open, Australia may drop Murphy to accommodate both all-rounders

Cricket - Ashes - Fourth Test - Australia Practice Session - Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - July 17, 2023 Australia's David Warner during practice Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

MANCHESTER (Reuters) - David Warner is set to open in the fourth Ashes test against England, Australia captain Pat Cummins said on Tuesday, but spinner Todd Murphy could be squeezed out to accommodate both all-rounders, Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green.

Warner's place looked uncertain after his double failure in the third test at Headingley where the opener managed a total of five runs and fell to Stuart Broad in both innings.