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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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Sam Konstas of Australia looks on before walking onto the field to bat prior to day two of the Fifth Men's Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 04, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘They need him’: Test great backs Konstas for Sri Lanka series

Test great Ricky Ponting has strongly urged Australia to play Sam Konstas in Sri Lanka as selectors contemplate dropping him for the first Test.

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The NSW Government is working on a million-dollar masterplan to shape the future of the Sydney Cricket Ground. Picture: Getty Images

Million-dollar masterplan to save the SCG revealed

The NSW Government is set to begin work on a million-dollar masterplan to transform the SCG, with a piece of falling roof serving as a stark visual reminder the venue is severely outdated.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: Steve Smith of Australia looks dejected while leaving the field after being dismissed by Prasidh Krishna of India during day two of the Fifth Men's Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 04, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Skipper Smith cleared to take on Sri Lanka

Stand-in skipper Steve Smith has been cleared to take on Sri Lanka, while selectors will give left-armer Matthew Kuhnemann every chance to be part of the tour.

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How GOAT plans to unearth Aussie cricket’s next big thing

Cooper Connolly has only bowled 96 balls in his first-class career – yet will head to Sri Lanka as a potential Test spinner. Nathan Lyon details why he thinks the Test bolter can have an impact.

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Australian cricketer Sam Konstas following his successful debut in test cricket and a day before he joins back with the Sydney Thunder BBL team. Picture: Richard Dobson

Konstas exclusive: Rookie’s big Bumrah regret, surprise Kohli encounter

In an exclusive interview, Sam Konstas says if he had his time over again he wouldn’t say a word to Jasprit Bumrah, and reveals the surprise aftermath to his showdown with Virat Kohli.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 30: Sam Konstas of Australia and Pat Cummins of Australia celebrates victory during day five of the Men's Fourth Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 30, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘I hated cricket my entire life’: Proof Konstas is changing the game

They are the moments that make you appreciate how well Sam Konstas has handled being thrust into the spotlight – and how he is changing cricket and engaging a whole new audience.

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Australiaâs Sam Konstas (L) hits a boundary off a delivery from Indiaâs captain Jasprit Bumrah during day two of the fifth cricket Test match between Australia and India at The SCG in Sydney on January 4, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

‘I can change gears’: Konstas vows to keep rivals on their toes

Sam Konstas may have ruffled some feathers and produced some wild batting in his first two Tests but says Australia will see a different side to him in Sri Lanka and beyond.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 05: Scott Boland of Australia celebrates after dismissing Mohammed Siraj of India during day three of the Fifth Men's Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 05, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Boland out? Aussie selectors wrestle with Sri Lanka dilemma

Pat Cummins has already confirmed he will miss the Sri Lanka tour due to the impending birth of his second child, and Josh Hazlewood is under a fitness cloud. But what about Scott Boland?

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Sam Konstas at the start of day 3 of the 5th testPhoto: Tom Parrish

Aussie teen phenom set for $225k pay bump after electrifying rise

The cricket world has been introduced to Australia’s new teen star – a swashbuckling opener with boundless confidence. But the version seen this series has confused those who know him best. So who is the real Sam Konstas?

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Travis Head (C) slapped a secret booze ban on himself this summer. Picture: AFP

The secret booze ban that drove Australia to top of world cricket

Australia is now the undisputed No.1 team in world cricket, following a brilliant comeback series win over India. And behind it all was a booze ban that was emphatically broken on Sunday.

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