NOTTINGHAM, England - Australian captain Steve Waugh is next to no chance of playing the fourth Ashes cricket Test against England at Headingley from August 16.

Waugh retired hurt for one after facing only one ball in Australia's seven-wicket win today at Trent Bridge which saw the tourists take an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-Test series.

Waugh suffered a calf injury while attempting a single and a scan later revealed a tear.

The Australian captain was on crutches when he returned to the team's celebrations in the dressing room.

It is understood Waugh will not be available for the next Test as Australia continues its march towards a 5-0 series clean sweep.

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