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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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Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal speaks to media at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore on February 7, 2015. The bowling actions of Pakistan's ace spinner Saeed Ajmal and Sohag Gazi of Bangladesh have been deemed legal, the International Cricket Council said February 7. AFP PHOTO / Arif ALI

Pakistan set to snub superstar Ajmal

PAKISTAN appears set to snub one-day cricket’s No.1 bowler Saeed Ajmal for the World Cup despite his action being cleared by the ICC.

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Michael Clarke catches up with Mike Hussey during a practise T20 match between the Sydney Thunder v ACT X1 at ANZ Stadium, Homebush.Picture Gregg Porteous

Mike Hussey working with the enemy

ONE of Australia’s best one-day batsmen will pass on his vast knowledge and experience during the upcoming Cricket World Cup — to the opposition.

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T20 Big Bash final between Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers at Manuka Oval, Canberra. Captain Moises Henriques hits out for Sydney.

I’m ready for World Cup call-up: Moises

MOISES Henriques is confident he can step up to the giant task of filling James Faulkner’s boots as Australia’s World Cup finisher.

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Leadership dramas could derail Australia

GEORGE Bailey is a great leader and the ultimate team man, but the decision to appoint him World Cup vice-captain is threatening to become an embarrassment.

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29/11/2012 WIRE: PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: Josh Hazlewood poses with a Baggy Green cap during an Australian Test squad portrait session on November 29, 2012 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Pic. Getty Images

We’ve got the wood on Poms: Josh

EOIN Morgan’s attempts to bring Mitchell Johnson down to size have failed to fool anyone, with Australia adamant England are clueless on how to beat them.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 01: James Faulkner of Australia shows discomfort before leaving the field injured during the final match of the Carlton Mid One Day International series between Australia and England at WACA on February 1, 2015 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Faulkner’s fate to be decided during WC

CRICKET Australia won’t put a fitness deadline on James Faulkner, even though the World Cup will be underway before his side strain can be fully assessed.

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Faulkner’s World Cup dream still alive

AUSTRALIAN officials are understood to be quietly optimistic that James Faulkner’s World Cup campaign may not be over.

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Australian bowler Mitchell Johnson (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England batsman England batsman Eoin Morgan during the tri-series one-day cricket final between England and Australia at the WACA in Perth on February 1, 2015. AFP PHOTO / TONY ASHBY RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE

Poms are under pressure: Johnson

MITCHELL Johnson has started the mind games and warned England there’s nowhere to hide ahead of the World Cup opener in Melbourne.

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Poms in denial about Johnson impact

ENGLAND is in complete denial about the dominance Mitchell Johnson holds over them, with Eoin Morgan claiming Johnson didn’t bowl well on Sunday.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 01: George Bailey of Australia is struck on the gloves by Stuart Broad of England during the final match of the Carlton Mid One Day International series between Australia and England at the WACA on February 1, 2015 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Bailey failure opens door for Marsh

AFTER another failure with the bat, George Bailey is now facing a growing struggle to justify his place in the side, regardless of Michael Clarke’s fitness.

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