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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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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Steve Smith and Marcus Harris of Australia speak during an Australia Training Session at Lord's Cricket Ground on June 26, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Frontrunner emerges in race for Warner’s vacant role

Australian coach Andrew McDonald said David Warner’s replacement was a race in four but it would now appear the shootout has come down to just two.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: Umpires Michael Gough and Richard Illingworth are seen in the middle as play is suspended due to bad light 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)

How ‘gut feel’ umpire call triggered SCG outrage

Thirty thousand disgruntled cricket fans were sent home early after umpires took players from the field due to bad light, despite not having a working light meter with them to gauge an accurate reading.

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Australia’s ‘problem-solver’ at opener hiding in plain sight

As Australia desperately tries to find an answer to replace David Warner, the solution may have been right under their nose the entire time, writes Ben Horne.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 04: David Warner of Australia fields whilst wearing Alex Carey of Australia baggy green cap during day five of the First Test match between Australia and the West Indies at Optus Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Cricket legend offers glimmer of hope in baggy green hunt

David Warner’s disappearing baggy green cap may be gone forever, or it might just turn up in the most unusual place. Just ask Ian Healy, writes BEN HORNE.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 03: David Warner of Australia (L) and Usman Khawaja of Australia leave the field after day one of the Men's Third Test Match in the series between Australia and Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 03, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Warner inches from disaster after Aussies let Pakistan off hook

David Warner came close to disaster in his final Test as the opening day of the SCG took a dramatic turn in the final session thanks to an almighty fightback by the Pakistan tail.

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David Warner’s baggy greens have mysteriously disappeared.

Corby, Albo, Qantas: Inside frantic search for Warner’s baggy greens

The Australian Government has been urged to throw its resources behind the hunt for David Warner’s missing baggy greens as convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby took a cheeky swipe at Qantas who freighted the bags.

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David Warner of Australia celebrates after bringing up his century on day 4 of the third Test Match between Australia and New Zealand at the SCG in Sydney, Monday, January 6, 2020. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) 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

‘I loved Laurie’: Long-time Warner mentor remembered

One of the men who had the greatest influence on a young David Warner — including making him bat right-handed — has been fondly remembered for his role in shaping one of Australia’s greatest batters.

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Cummins ‘comfortable’ with Green opening post-Warner

Time is running out to pick retiring David Warner’s replacement, with three specialist openers and Cam Green still in the running. BEN HORNE has the latest.

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Australian batsman David warner makes runs off the bowling of South Africa's Dale Steyn (left) on day 1 of the first Test match between Australia and South Africa at the Western Australia Cricket Ground (WACA) in Perth, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Fierce rival’s Warner shock: ‘He’s retiring too soon’

The rival David Warner rates as the best bowler he has faced says the Australian opener’s decision to retire from Test cricket is premature. Find out why here.

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Khawaja reveals psychological toll of human rights plea

Usman Khawaja has revealed he sought psychological help to cope with the trauma of seeing images from Gaza, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese threw his support behind the Australian cricket star.

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