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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Michael Clarke of Australia is congratulated by Steve Smith of Australia after reaching his half century during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Sydney Cricket Ground on March 8, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

‘I’m proud of Smithy. He’s showing his class’

WHETHER by accident or design, in-form Steve Smith is a product of Michael Clarke’s captaincy and Australian cricket is better for it.

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The Australian Cricket team arrive at Tullamarine Airport in Melbourne, March 27, 2015. Aaron Finch speaks to media. Picture: Mark Stewart

Under-fire Finch relishing comforts of home

AARON Finch enters Sunday’s World Cup final as vulnerable to swing bowling as he’s ever been and is desperately hoping the MCG comes to his rescue.

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Australia v India semi-final player ratings

Dave Warner’s battles continued, while Steve Smith was perfect. See who starred and who struggled in the semi-final against India.

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Who needs spin? Pace proves to be Aussie ace

MITCHELL Johnson has played support act all World Cup, but at the SCG with the tournament on the line, the Aussie spearhead returned to the lead role.

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Is Smith world’s best batsman?

STEVE Smith’s graceful 105 off 93 in the World Cup semi-final at the SCG continued his almost unprecedented level of dominance against India.

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Mitchell Starc is Australia's in form bowler who has been devastating with his yorkers. He was heavily criticised by Shane Warne early in the summer but has bounced back to become Australia's strike weapon. pic. Phil Hillyard

Mitch can rule House of Starc

AUSTRALIA legend Brett Lee believes a “low and slow” SCG wicket should make no difference to the tournament’s most lethal wicket-taker, Mitchell Starc.

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Australia v India Picture:Wayne Ludbey David Warner & Rohit Sharma argue

India’s plan to bring down Dave Warner

INDIA has hatched a plot to bring Australian opener Dave Warner undone in the World Cup semi-final – and they have also named an Aussie teammate.

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Kohli’s compassion as India snubs fans

INDIA’S sustained disrespect for their legion of fans continued on Wednesday with supporters locked out of the SCG and MS Dhoni refusing to fulfil his media obligations.

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Australian captain Michael Clarke faces Shane Warne in the nets during training at the SCG ahead of tomorrow nights World Cup Semi against India. pic. Phil Hillyard

Why Warne was at Australia training

THERE was nothing coincidental about Shane Warne making his first appearance of the summer with the Australia cricket team on Wednesday at the SCG.

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$2 million man? Smith to climb money tree

STEVE Smith could become World Cup winner and $2 million man in the space of five days if everything goes to plan for Australia.

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