Australia all-rounder Shane Watson is likely to stay on the sidelines for the final Test against India in Adelaide, according to coach Mickey Arthur.

The 30-year-old hasn't played since injuring his calf and hamstring during the tour of South Africa in November last year.

Although he is close to regaining full fitness, Arthur hinted that Australia are unlikely to select Watson for the fourth Test and keep him fresh for the limited-overs series.

"We're wanting a fit and firing Shane Watson for the T20s and one-day series and I'm pretty sure we're going to have that," he said.

"Whether he plays in Adelaide or not, I'm not sure. But I do know that Shane Watson will be around our Twenty20 and one-day side.

"I don't see the need to change too much right now. I think we've got some really good momentum. We've had a lot of success with this squad."

While Watson has been out injured, David Warner has been making hay at the top of the Australian order.

The left-hander smashed 180 from 159 balls in the third Test in Perth to lead Australia to an innings victory.

"I've always said I'd like to be more consistent in all three forms that I'm playing," Warner said.

"You might get runs today and miss out in the next game but that's cricket. I'll keep working hard and backing myself.

"Hopefully this wasn't a one-off thing. It was my second Test hundred.

"I showed that I can play maturely as well in difficult situations [for his first Test century in Hobart]. Hopefully I can keep continuing with my form."