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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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Indiaâs captain Jasprit Bumrah (R) reacts towards Australiaâs Sam Konstas (C) after dismissing Australiaâs Usman Khawaja during day one of the fifth Test match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 3, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

India mock ‘soft’ Australians over day one Konstas blow-up

Indian coach Gautam Gambhir has fired back at Australia – and coach Andrew McDonald – to reignite the war of words sparked by Sam Konstas’ battle with Jasprit Bumrah on day one.

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Australia's Usman Khawaja leaves the field after being dismissed on day four of the fourth cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne on December 29, 2024. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Khawaja in firing line as tension rises for under-pressure Aussies

Pressure is on for Australia’s top six to chase a tricky fourth innings target to win this volatile final Test and secure the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. And it starts with Usman Khawaja.

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Watch: Australia takes aim at India for ‘intimidating’ Konstas

The SCG Test is set to explode after Australia’s management accused India of using “intimidating” tactics by aggressively swarming 19-year-old star Sam Konstas.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH - 4.1.25Australia take on India in day 2 of the 5th and final test in Sydney today. Indian superstar Jasprit Bumrah walks through the bowels of the SCG to a waiting car that takes him to a medical centre for scans on an injury. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

Bumrah mystery unsolved after ambulance escort

These are the ominous images that could rule India’s inspirational captain and bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah out of the remainder of the SCG Test.

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Australiaâs Sam Konstas (R) reacts after hitting 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 --

‘Cocky’ Konstas conundrum: Batting phenom divides Australian greats

There’s a fine line between cockiness and confidence – and Sam Konstas’ SCG theatrics have split some of Australia’s greatest cricketers.

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Fresh catch controversy rocks SCG, Khawaja denied in ugly finish

Social media clips have highlighted that KL Rahul’s catch to get rid of Khawaja off the bowling of a fired-up Jasprit Bumrah appears questionable on closer examination.

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Australiaâs Beau Webster (C) celebrates his successful catch to Indiaâs Yashasvi Jaiswal with teammates during day one of the fifth Test match between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 3, 2025. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Heartwarming reason behind Test debutant’s eye-catching earring

Test debutant Beau Webster stood out with an assured start to his Test career for Australia at the SCG but for some, a shiny earring on his left ear caught the eye even more.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 03: Rishabh Pant of India looks dejected while leaving the field after being dismissed by Scott Boland of Australia during day one of the Fifth Men's Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 03, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Caged livewire hurts India again with another costly brain snap

Rishabh Pant got hit 11 times in a brutal examination by Australia’s bowlers, but the pain was nothing compared to the agony awaiting in the India dressing room after another brain snap.

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Indiaâs Virat Kohli (R) reacts as Australiaâs Mitchell Starc (L) and Travis Head walk nearby after the third umpire decision regarding a catch by Australiaâs Steve Smith gave him not out during day one of the fifth cricket Test match between Australia and India at The SCG in Sydney on January 3, 2025. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

SCG controversy exposes deeper issue plaguing cricket

An eye-rolling howler from an umpire with a long history of them or simply the right call? BEN HORNE and ROBERT CRADDOCK debate the greatest catch that never was.

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Steve Smith on the dressing room balcony ahead of the 2025 Sydney Pink Test match between Australia and India at the SCG where Smith is just 38 runs short of 10,000 Test runs. January 2, 2025. Photo by Phil Hillyard (Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Smith 10,000: A father’s insight into a batting genius

Many questioned whether Steve Smith would reach the same glittering batting heights following Sandpapergate. His father, Peter, reveals the secret to one of the more underrated sporting comeback stories.

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