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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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13/12/14 - Australia vs India Test 1, Adelaide Oval - Day 5 - Michael Clarke leaving the Wakefield Sports Clinic after injjuring his hamstring. Picture Simon Cross

Don’t rule out Pup for Cup

THERE is some hope Michael Clarke could still play in the World Cup, after successful surgery to repair tendon damage in his right hamstring.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 10: Michael Clarke of Australia squats in the nets next to Dr Peter Brukner to test out his injury before day two of the First Test match between Australia and India at Adelaide Oval on December 10, 2014 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Back could cost Clarke World Cup

MICHAEL Clarke’s playing future is under review with a leading sports doctor saying the skipper needs to play less cricket to prolong his career.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 07: Sean Abbott of Australia bowls during game two of the International Twenty20 Series between Australia and South Africa at Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 7, 2014 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

World Cup light at end of tunnel for Abbott

SEAN Abbott is expected to be named in Australia’s preliminary 30-man one-day World Cup squad due to be submitted to the ICC on Sunday.

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Australian Cricket captain Michael Clarke breaks down whilst reading a statement regarding the tragic death of his mate Phil Hughes after being hit in the head by a cricket ball.

We loved him, always will

MICHAEL CLARKE has delivered a deeply emotional message to Phillip Hughes, revealing that the batsman’s ODI shirt number, 64 will be retired.

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Adelaide Oval’s perfect gesture

IN THE ultimate show of respect for an Australian cricketer, Phillip Hughes’ name was emblazoned across the historic Adelaide Oval scoreboard.

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Hughes in the fight of his life

UPDATE: Australian team doctor Peter Brukner has been with Phillip Hughes through the night as the star batsman remains in critical condition.

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Clarke return date remains a mystery

AUSSIE team physio Alex Kountouris has refused to rule Michael Clarke out for the summer but he won’t play the first Test in Brisbane barring a miracle.

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