Andrew McDonald, the Australian coach, has confirmed that the search to replace David Warner at the top of the batting order is down to four candidates. McDonald, speaking to ABC Grandstand after Australia’s 79-run victory over Pakistan at the MCG, revealed that Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris, Matt Renshaw, and all-rounder Cameron Green are the main contenders for the opening position. Green, despite limited experience as an opener, is being considered as a strong candidate for the role. McDonald also emphasized the difficulty of replacing Warner, who is set to retire after the third Test against Pakistan, and highlighted Warner’s immense contributions across all formats of the game.