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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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Kohli confronts greatest ever challenge as form drops off a cliff

Virat Kohli had a moment of madness which shows his once laser focus has been shattered. The legend faces his greatest challenge this summer in Australia.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: David Warner of the Thunder bats during the Men's Big Bash League match between the Sydney Thunder and the Brisbane Heat at Sydney Showground Stadium, on January 27, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

Warner handed skipper’s role after six-year sandpaper ban lifted

David Warner is back – in a big way. The champion Australian batsman will play a very different role this summer after Cricket Australia finally lifted his final Sandpapergate penalty.

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MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 02: Marcus Harris of Australia A runs between the wickets during day three of the match between Australia A and India A at Great Barrier Reef Arena on November 02, 2024 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Harris to be given final chance as bolter firms for Test spot

After a dominant batting display in Mackay, Nathan McSweeney is in red-hot position to be handed a baggy green – but one of his biggest competitors will have another chance to make his case.

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MACKAY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 03: A match umpire speaks to players of India A before commencement of play during day four of the match between Australia A and India A at Great Barrier Reef Arena on November 03, 2024 in Mackay, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

India A ball tampering allegations vanish into thin air

India A has been cleared of ball tampering after stunning scenes to start Day 4 in Mackay, with allegations from umpires amounting to nothing by the time the game was over, writes BEN HORNE and MITCHELL TURNER.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 06: Jake Fraser-McGurk of Australia bats during game three of the Men's One Day International match between Australia and West Indies at Manuka Oval on February 06, 2024 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Warner’s message for Fraser-McGurk to crack 50-over code

Jake Fraser-McGurk has only started in two ODIs since being anointed David Warner’s successor at the top of the Australian order, but he is set to get a big swing at nailing down a spot.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: The Australian players embrace for the national anthem during day one of the Second Test match in the series between Australia and West Indies at The Gabba on January 25, 2024 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Cricket opts out of Australia Day battle, legend has his say

Cricket officials have accepted there is one Australia Day battle they cannot win and a former Australian cricket captain has provided his reaction to the decision.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 26: Pat Cummins of Australia and Australia head coach Justin Langer are seen with England's team list during day one of the Third Test match in the Ashes series between Australia and England at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Cummins’ affinity with ex-PM after ‘below the belt’ Langer attacks

In his new book Tested, Pat Cummins gives a revealing insight into his mentality, highlighting his admiration for a former PM that battled “ridiculous commentary” while in the top job.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Sam Konstas of the Blues (L) poses for a photo with Shane Watson ahead of his debut during the Sheffield Shield match between New South Wales and Tasmania at SCG, on November 28, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

‘No hesitation’: Watto’s bold call on protege Konstas

Shane Watson knows what it’s like to be hyped as the next big thing. When mentoring Sam Konstas he sees a player equipped to deal with the heat of Test cricket.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 23: Sam Konstas of St George celebrates his century during the quarter final Green Shield match between St George DCC and Penrith DCC at Hurstville Oval in Sydney on Sunday, January 23, 2022 (Photo by Jeremy Ng / Newscorp Australia)

Certified banger: Why Konstas is Australia’s century machine

He’s been hailed an overnight sensation, but the numbers prove potential Test sensation Sam Konstas is anything but. BEN HORNE dissects the young maestro’s sensational career so far.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: David Warner of Australia celebrates after scoring a century during day one of the Men's First Test match between Australia and Pakistan at Optus Stadium on December 14, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

The King’s return? Warner’s shock call on Test SOS

Dave Warner has sensationally declared his status should selectors send an SOS to the former Test opener for the upcoming series against India. Find out what he said here.

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