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Ben HorneChief Cricket Writer

Ben Horne is Chief Cricket Writer for News Corp and CODE Sports and for the past decade has been covering cricket’s biggest series and stories. As the national sport, cricket has a special relationship with Australians who feel a sense of ownership over the Test team. From selection shocks to scandals, upset losses to triumphant victories, Ben tells the stories that matter in Australian cricket.

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Cricket Australia National Selector Greg Chappell watches play during the JLT One-Day Cup 2018 match between South Australia and Tasmania at Bankstown Oval in Sydney, Thursday, September 27, 2018. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Aussie great’s personal pain over missing baggy green

One of Australia’s greatest ever cricketers has been left stunned and disappointed over the mysterious disappearance of his treasured baggy green cap.

Cricket

Head likely to top batting order after failed Smith experiment

Australian opener Usman Khawaja has backed teammate Travis Head to replace Steve Smith at the top of the batting order for the upcoming Summer of cricket.

Cricket

ST VINCENT, SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES - JUNE 22: Pat Cummins of Australia celebrates after dismissing Gulbadin Naib of Afghanistan (not pictured) for his hat trick during the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 Super Eight match between Afghanistan and Australia at Arnos Vale Ground on June 22, 2024 in St Vincent, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

How Australia is avoiding the crisis which has destroyed its rivals

The irresistible money available to players outside of playing for their country is literally tearing New Zealand and South Africa apart. Here’s how Australia is managing to avoid a similar crisis.

Cricket World Cup

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney of Australia talk before walking out to open the batting during game two of the Women's T20 International series between Australia and South Africa at Manuka Oval on January 28, 2024 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Aussie dynasty at risk of World Cup ambush

They’ve won three consecutive T20 World Cup titles, but Australia has been put on notice, with a former cricket great declaring two rivals are closing in on the superstar team.

Sport

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Steve Smith of Australia looks dejected after his team loses the match during day four of the Second Test match in the series between Australia and West Indies at The Gabba on January 28, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Australia set to backflip on Smith experiment in batting shake-up

Australia seem intent on dumping Steve Smith from his makeshift opening role, with the hunt on for a new partner for Usman Khawaja – and a shock contender emerging already.

Sport

LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Marnus Labuschagne of Australia looks dejected after day four of the 3rd Specsavers Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Headingley on August 25, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

What grade cricket charge means for Marnus’ captaincy future

A recent grade cricket blow-up highlights that temperament is something Marnus Labuschagne must work on if he’s to become the long-term captain many believe he could be, writes BEN HORNE.

Cricket

Usman Khawaja and wife to become TV rivals

Usman Khawaja’s wife Rachel has been poached by a rival TV network to her husband for some roaming reporting during the summer of cricket.

Big Bash

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 12: David Warner poses during a Sydney Thunder BBL media opportunity at Sydney Showground Stadium on January 12, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Smith and Warner commit to multi-year BBL deals

In a boon for the BBL, Steve Smith and David Warner have both signed lengthy contracts. Smith was one of three current Australian stars to announce a new deal on Tuesday.

Opinion

The Bears are back in the NRL after a long wait.

‘Bears are in!’: The words I have waited 25-years to hear

The Bears might be league’s perennial, trophy-starved underdogs, but this ranks as one of the most incredible comeback stories in the history of Australian sport. And lifelong fan BEN HORNE still can’t quite believe it.

Cricket

Cricket Australia CEO announces this summer will be his last

Cricket Australia will be looking for a new chief executive at the end of the upcoming summer of cricket, with a former NRL boss shaping as the frontrunner.

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