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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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GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 06: Kagiso Rabada of South Africa during day 2 of the 2nd Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at Dafabet St George's Park on December 06, 2024 in Gqeberha, South Africa. (Photo by Richard Huggard/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

South African cricket star banned after positive drug test

One of the most devastating fast bowlers in world cricket has been banned after he tested positive to a recreational drug. More here.

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Australia will face the Dukes ball in the World Test Championship final. Picture: Supplied

Stats show why Dukes is Australia’s hazard for WTC Final

Australia’s preferred Kookaburra ball has been shunned in favour of the Dukes for June’s World Test Championship final and CricViz statistics show that is bad news for Aussie batters.

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Dennis Lillee has revealed the role Rodney Marsh played in his infamous bat throw.

Secret conspirator in Lillee’s infamous bat throw finally exposed

Dennis Lillee has lifted the lid on the secret role a former teammate and Australian cricket legend played in his infamous Ashes aluminium bat throw.

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MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 31: Brendan Doggett of Australia A is applauded by team mates as he walks off the field after his 6 wicket haul during the match between Australia A and India A at Great Barrier Reef Arena on October 31, 2024 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Australia eye shock bolter for World Test Championship final

Australia is firming up its plans to defend the World Test Championship final at Lord’s – and they are expected to involve a shock new face.

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Vicious brawl triggers 13 years worth of bans for local cricketers

It’s designed to promote and celebrate cultural diversity in the local community, but instead the Thunder Nation Cup semi-final descended into ugly violence – and led to some monstrous bans.

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Dad bet the farm on him: Reality facing IPL’s teen freak

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was only 10, his dad literally bet the family farm on his success. Now he’ll have a billion eyes following every move. Here’s everything you need to know about the kid who could change cricket forever.

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Chandika Hathurusingha has been kept out of coaching due to a tenuous accusation.

‘Ruined my career’: Cummins’ mentor fights shocking allegations

An overseas cricket coach admired by Pat Cummins has revealed the extraordinary story of how he had to flee Bangladesh after a shocking allegation he claims never happened.

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Green’s long-awaited return piles pressure on Labuschagne

Thanks to a mystery benefactor, Cameron Green is back playing cricket in the English County Championship, and in the first of five matches has already staked his claim for a Test revival.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Newly appointed CA CEO Todd Greenberg poses during a Cricket Australia media opportunity at Adelaide Oval on December 05, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images for Cricket Australia)

New boss’s plan to fix the cricket’s dumbest rule, defends Khawaja

The Cricket Australia CEO opens up to BEN HORNE about the biggest issues in the game, including Will Pucovski’s retirement, Usman Khawaja’s Shield controversy, and privatising the BBL.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 15: Daniel Hughes of New South Wales looks dejected after being dismissed during day one of the Sheffield Shield Final match between Queensland and New South Wales at Allan Border Field on April 15, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images)

Leg Buys: NSW veteran set for axe as WA overhaul contract list

A master of domestic one-day cricket looks to have played his final game for NSW, while a former Australian white-ball star has been let go by Western Australia. The latest contract news in LEG BUYS.

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