All talk was about Jimmy Anderson ahead of the Ashes 4th Test at Old Trafford, the stadium that has a stand named in his honour, but Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes did the damage as Australia were skittled for 299-8. It's a promising start for the hosts, who must win to keep the Ashes alive. However, England bowling well only to mess up their own innings has become a running theme of this series.

Leading 2-1, the Aussies only need a draw to retain the Ashes, and if the forecasts prove accurate, the weather could have a significant say in proceedings. Rain is expected to affect play on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so England need to bring their A-game and deliver it explosively.

Anderson took the place of Ollie Robinson in England's only personnel change, but it's the inclusion of Jonny Bairstow that's perhaps more significant. The makeshift wicket-keeper has barely put a hand, bat or foot right throughout the entire contest, and with the Ashes on the line, he's running out of chances to justify his inclusion at the expense of Ben Foakes.

Josh Hazlewood took the place of Scott Boland in Australia's team, which also includes David Warner, who hasn't been able to find his groove at all so far. Mitchell Marsh, who scored a century as a stand-in for Cameron Green, also retained his place alongside the man he deputised for, so there's no room for Todd Murphy. That means Australia line up for a Test without a frontline spinner for the first time since 2012.

The England vs Australia live stream of The Ashes 4th Test from Old Trafford is free to watch on 9Now in Australia. Use a VPN to access that free coverage from anywhere, if you happen to travelling outside of Oz. In the UK, Sky Sports has full coverage of Eng vs Aus, while cricket fans in the US can tune in via Willow TV. More details below.

Read on to find out how you can watch every ball of the Ashes 4th Test with an England vs Australia live stream from wherever you are in the world.

Ashes 2023 4th Test free live stream in Australia

The great news for cricket fans in Australia is that they can they can watch England vs Australia (4th Test) – along with every other Ashes match – FREE on 9Now. It's free to sign up – all you need is an Aussie postcode (e.g. 2000).

The match is due to get underway at 8pm AEST on Wednesday, 19th July 2023. Nine’s Wide World of Sports will begin broadcasting from 7.30pm AEST.

Going to be outside Oz during the 2023 Ashes? Simply use a VPN to access 9Now from overseas, without being blocked. We recommend ExpressVPN as it comes with a 30-day, risk-free money-back guarantee.

Watch England vs Australia 4th Test live stream from overseas using a VPN

Most live sports coverage is location-sensitive. So, you won't be able to access your usual service when travelling away from home. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a small but powerful app that lets you select your preferred location and quickly unblock any 2023 Ashes 4th Test live stream – including those free options.

ExpressVPN is our pick of the best VPN services. It's affordable, fast and easy to use. Try it risk-free for 30 days and see for yourself.

How to use a VPN

Using a VPN is incredibly simple:

1. Install the VPN of your choice. ExpressVPN is the one we recommend.

2. Open up the VPN app and choose the location of the service you wish to access. For the 4th Test between England and Australia, you may wish to choose 'Australia' for 9Now.

3. Then head over to 9Now on your browser or device and enjoy the free England vs Australia live stream.

If, for whatever reason, you can't get it working, do remember that you have the comfort of a 30-day money-back guarantee with ExpressVPN. You could also try NordVPN, which also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, and Surfshark, which offers 24-hour assistance.

England vs Australia 4th Test live stream in the UK

Sky Sports has the rights to broadcast every ball of The Ashes 2023, which of course includes the 4th Test live from Manchester. Play gets underway at 11am BST each day, rain notwithstanding.

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Don't forget: Aussies visiting the UK can watch the action free on 9now thanks to ExpressVPN.

England vs Australia 4th Test live stream in USA and Canada

Willow TV has the rights to air The Ashes in the States, including this 4th Test, but there's plenty of options for those who want to see an England vs Australia live stream without cable.

Each game of the series is set to start at 6am ET / 3am PT.

You can stream Willow TV via Sling, the popular cable replacement service. It costs just $5 to add Willow TV to your Sling subscription for the first month ($10 a month after).

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England vs Australia 4th Test live stream in India

Sony Sports Network has the rights to broadcast the 2023 Ashes series in its entirety, including the England vs Australia 4th Test from Old Trafford.

That also means streaming service Sony LIV will be showing the action. You'll need a premium subscription to watch The Ashes live, which costs Rs 999 for a year, Rs 699 for six months, or Rs 299 per month. There's also a mobile-only plan that costs Rs 599 per year.

Play is set to begin at 3.30pm IST across all five days of play.

Sony Six LIV only available within India but you can access your account from anywhere using a VPN. We recommend ExpressVPN because it comes with a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee.

England 2023 Ashes team – 4th Test

Ben Duckett
Zak Crawley
Moeen Ali
Joe Root
Harry Brook
Ben Stokes (c)
Jonny Bairstow
Chris Woakes
Mark Wood
Stuart Broad
James Anderson

Australia 2023 Ashes team – 4th Test

David Warner
Usman Khawaja
Marnus Labuschagne
Steve Smith
Travis Head
Mitch Marsh
Cameron Green
Alex Carey
Mitchell Starc
Pat Cummins (c)
Josh Hazlewood

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