Michael Clarke devastated by series loss and prospect of becoming worst Australian side to tour England MICHAEL Clarke could not hide the pain and did not want to know the statistics after Australia capitulated to lose the fourth Test at Chester-le-Street by 74 runs, going 3-0 down in the series. "It's extremely disappointing," Clarke said. I guess I know now what it feels like to lose an Ashes series as a captain. He and his struggling side are facing the prospect of having the worst Ashes tour in 133 years of Australia playing in England heading into the last Test at The Oval, beginning next Wednesday. Having avoided a record-equalling seventh successive lost in the last Test at Old Trafford, where rain ruined Australia's chances of victory, this side now faces the prospect of becoming the first Australia team to lose four Tests on an England tour. "I knew there had to be a statistic," Clarke said. I won't even think about it. I want to win the Test match because it is a Test match. The statistics don't bother me. Michael Clarke looks dejected after being bowled by Stuart Broad during Day 4 of the fourth Ashes Test. I have been part of a lot of records and a lot of them of late have not been great. We will try to win this Test. If we get outplayed and lose the Test match that is what happens in this game. The prospects of a revival are tempered by the reality that this modest batting line-up, which has now gone eight Tests in a row without a win, is as good as Australia has to offer. "I think we are picking the best players," Clarke said. Everyone says rebuild, rebuild, rebuild but you need guys in first-class cricket making runs to take someone's spot. You can't just drop someone if there is no one better to take their spot. We have to continue to show faith in young players in Australia. It takes time when you are playing against good opposition. We just played South Africa in Australia, we are playing England here then England in Australia then we go to South Africa. Clarke is no longer a selector but feels for the job they have in front of them. "I think the selectors are doing the best they can to pick the best players," said Clarke. You pick an Ashes squad which the selectors thought these were the best players for these conditions and I think the selectors are doing a fine job. The one batting positive for Australia yesterday was the 109-run opening partnership between David Warner, who scored a fine 71, and Chris Rogers, who made 49 to add to his first innings century. "A lot of things are hard to swallow at the moment," Clarke said. I think credit to Davey and Chris the way they played. Both of them played really well and it's great to see Davey back in the runs, that's great for the team.