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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 07: Patrick Cummins of Australia celebrates after he caught out David Miller of South Africa 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)

Cummins targeting World Cup spot

REJUVENATED young fast bowler Pat Cummins has declared Australian World Cup selection is a realistic goal for him this summer.

Cricket

Australian Batsman james Faulkner bats against South Africa during the T20 match played at the Adelaide Oval on November 5, 2014. AFP PHOTO / DAVID MARIUZ IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE

Faulkner in World Cup twilight zone

THE ICC has ranked James Faulkner one of the 11 best one-day cricketers in the world right now. But Australian selectors don’t appear to agree.

Cricket

Ticket rush for Cricket World Cup

WITH 100 days to go until the start of the World Cup, organisers are releasing extra tickets to three matches where no seats are currently available.

Rugby

Beale the real deal at No.12

KURTLEY Beale is an ideal candidate to switch to No.12 for the Wallabies, according to teammate Adam Ashley-Cooper.

Rugby

Genia faces stiff No.9 challenge

THE battle for the Wallabies halfback role is shaping as the most intense in years with Luke Burgess and Nick Phipps in fine early form.

Roosters

Jennings adds steel to his speed

MICHAEL Jennings says being ignored by Kangaroos coach Tim Sheens will be the making of him as a representative force.

NRL

Pictured from left Glenn Stewart, Steve Matai, Anthony Watmough, and Justin Horo at the Manly Sea Eagles media day at Brookv...

We’re not too old for title: Toovey

GEOFF Toovey says there’s no reason for his Manly side to fear that the window for another NRL title may be closing.

Sharks

Noddy primed for Sharks: Finch

BRETT Kimmorley has what it takes to make a fist of the toughest coaching assignment in the NRL, according to long-time adversary Brett Finch.

Sharks

Sharks brace for impact despite delay

CRONULLA remain prepared for doping punishments to be handed down this week, but the NRL says the issue is “ongoing”.

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