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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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Bailey could lead Aussies during Cup

GEORGE Bailey could lead Australia into next month’s World Cup, with the Tasmanian set to be retained when the 15-man squad is announced.

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Steve Smith drops a catch from Lokesh Rahul after an issue with spidercam during Day3 of the Test Match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground .Picture Gregg Porteous

Aussies have another fielding shocker

AUSTRALIA is in shocking fielding form a month out from the World Cup and coach Darren Lehmann admits it’s become a confidence issue.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 11: Glenn Maxwell of the Melbourne Stars poses during the 2014/15 Big Bash League portrait session on August 11, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings - CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images)

‘Worst two months of my life’: Maxwell

GLENN Maxwell has opened up about his form slump, revealing he’s been struggling to concentrate on cricket since the death of Phillip Hughes.

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Australia's Glenn Maxwell thinks he has Ben Stokes out lbw but was overturned with a review during One Day International between Australia and England at the SCG. pic. Phil Hillyard

Maxwell expected to get World Cup nod

AUSTRALIA’S World Cup 15 is due to be submitted to the ICC on Wednesday and selectors have a list of headaches to consider.

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Mitchell Johnson during a press conference at the Quay West Hotel, The Rocks ahead of the 4th test against India at the SCG. pic Mark Evans

Aussies face litmus test minus Mitch

IF there wasn’t a World Cup on the horizon, Mitchell Johnson’s minor hamstring strain may not have kept him out of the Sydney Test.

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Day 5 Test India v Australia Ryan Harris Picture:Wayne Ludbey

Harris expecting World Cup snub

DESPITE his Test form Ryan Harris doesn’t believe he is in Australia calculations for February’s ICC World Cup.

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Smith’s tactics conservative, confusing

STEVE Smith’s declaration has polarised opinion, but the skipper’s decision to call an end to the match with four overs to spare is just as controversial.

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