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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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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Mitchell Starc of Australia reacts in pain as he is comforted by Steve Smith during day one of the Third Test match between Australia and New Zealand at Adelaide Oval on November 27, 2015 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images)

Starc injury sours Aussie success

MITCHELL Starc’s summer could be over after the Australian paceman left Adelaide Oval on crutches with a foot stress fracture on Friday night.

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Australia's paceman Peter Siddle (L) celebrates his 200th wicket after getting New Zealand's Doug Bracewell out during the first day-night cricket Test match at the Adelaide Oval on November 27, 2015. AFP PHOTO / SAEED KHAN IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO COMMERCIAL USE

200-wicket Siddle back on the scene with a bang

PETER Siddle became a worthy inductee into the 200-wicket club on Friday night, and is now just one step away from earning what he truly deserves – a Cricket Australia contract.

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Four day Tests are the future: Taylor

MARK Taylor says this week’s pink ball extravaganza in Adelaide should be the starting point for a cricket revolution that streamlines Tests into a four-day game.

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Marsh selection highlights our lack of depth

SELECTORS might have made a backwards decision in giving Shaun Marsh yet another lifeline, but the reality is the ‘future’ is not banging down the door.

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Mitchells’ blitzkrieg levels Black Caps

MITCHELL Starc is adamant he and Mitchell Johnson have dispelled doubts over their ability to fire as a unit after the pair sparked a crippling Kiwi collapse.

Ashes

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates dismissing England captain Alastair Cook during day one of the 3rd Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Edgbaston on July 29, 2015 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Lyon the silent killer for Australia

HE may not dominate the headlines like Mitchell Johnson and company, but offspinner Nathan Lyon continues to prove the silent killer for Australia.

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Bayliss making his presence felt

THE Trevor Bayliss effect took hold on day two of the Ashes, as Australia’s NSW contingent fell into every trap set for them by their former coach.

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Cricket ace Faulkner in serious DUI bust

WORLD Cup hero James Faulkner to be banished from Australia’s one-day tour of England after being charged with serious drink driving offence in Manchester.

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CANTERBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Australia's Mitchell Starc in action during the Australia Nets Session at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence on June 24, 2015 in Canterbury, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Why so angry, Mitch?

AUSTRALIA’S Ashes ace Mitchell Starc has savaged CA’s day-night Test, saying the pink ball may pose a serious threat to the integrity and quality of the game.

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Smith’s old club raise a glass to returning star

STEVE Smith’s old league club in Kent, where he celebrated his 18th birthday with a single pint, not surprised he has returned as world’s best batsman.

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