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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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From Salvos to BBL beast: The rise of Kris Brown’s ‘baby boy’

Hot off watching her son Josh’s powerful 140 in the BBL semi, Kris Brown is just hoping Coles will give her the day off to attend the final in Sydney.

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MUMBAI, INDIA – NOVEMBER 07: Glenn Maxwell of Australia speaks to the media after he hit the winning runs, finishing unbeaten on 201 not out during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between Australia and Afghanistan at Wankhede Stadium on November 07, 2023 in Mumbai, India. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Grow up: Why Maxwell’s latest hiccup threatens teammates

At first glance Glenn Maxwell’s Adelaide incident was another example of him shooting himself in the foot. But in reality his actions have impacted his teammates and he needs to make changes, writes BEN HORNE.

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GUWAHATI, INDIA - NOVEMBER 28: Glenn Maxwell of Australia plays a shot during game three of the T20 International Series between India and Australia at Barsapara Cricket Ground on November 28, 2023 in Guwahati, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images)

Spotlight on Maxwell’s relationship with booze after Adelaide incident

Cricket Australia is seeking more information after Glenn Maxwell was reportedly hospitalised after a night out in Adelaide, but denies it’s why he’ll miss the next ODI series.

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‘Not fair on fans’: Border slams ‘ridiculous’ ODI rotation policy

Former Aussie captain Allan Border has questioned how much rest our superstars need after another big name in World Cup hero Glenn Maxwell was pulled from the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies.

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LYON, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 24: Rob Valetini of Australia looks dejected at full-time following the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between Wales and Australia at Parc Olympique on September 24, 2023 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Health check: The Aussie sports headed for the ICU

For a country with just over 25 million people, there are now eight mainstream sports. Some say it is too many for them all to survive.

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The Aussie bomb hoax that foiled cricket’s match fix scandal

Keith Bradshaw was a respected cricket administrator at the SACA and MCC and now his posthumously published memoir reveals his extraordinary role in foiling a match fixing scandal writes BEN HORNE.

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Umpire’s call farce: When will cricket actually back technology?

The West Indies could have had an unlikely shot at victory in Adelaide had cricket’s jumbled rule book not pulled the carpet out from underneath them, writes BEN HORNE.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 15: Cameron Green of Australia poses for a photo on Adelaide Oval after being named in the Australian side ahead of the Mens Test match series between Australia and West Indies at Adelaide Oval on January 15, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

‘Kids don’t live past 12’: Green’s most inspiring act yet

For the first 12 years of Cameron Green’s life his parents lived in trepidation. What he has done since has served as an inspiration to suffering young kids around Australia.

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Australia's David Warner and Aaron Finch run out to an empty stadium during game 1 of the mens ODI between Australia and New Zealand at the SCG in Sydney, Friday, March 13, 2020. Cricket Australia decided to close all matches in the ODI series against New Zealand to spectators due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

All-star reunion: Finch and Warner set to rekindle partnership

Aaron Finch and David Warner are the second longest pairing in Australia’s ODI history. So they won’t have to get to know each other in Fox Cricket commentary box, writes BEN HORNE.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: Steve Smith of Australia avoids a delivery during day two of the Men's Third Test Match in the series between Australia and Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 04, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

The hidden reason behind Smith’s rise to opener

Steve Smith’s usually prolific output has dimmed slightly in recent times partly due to a tactic that he is hoping to avoid by moving to the top of the order.

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