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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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Cricket World Cup

‘Primed’ Maxwell, Aussies fire World Cup warning shot

Glenn Maxwell and the Aussies are riding high on their World Cup win streak, and the all-rounder says his side is primed and ready to vanquish South Africa in Thursday’s semi-final.

CODE Insight

Beth Mooney's remarkable toughness to battle on after breaking her jaw.

Why broken jaw couldn’t stop Australia’s toughest cricketer

She’s widely recognised as the No.1 batter in women’s cricket, but few realised just how tough Beth Mooney was – until she padded up a week after X-rays revealed a sickening injury.

Cricket

Jonty goes into bat for Marnus as selection axe looms

Marcus Stoinis was thought to have early edge for Thursday’s World Cup semi-final – but Marnus Labuschagne’s chances have been boosted by a provocative claim from his boyhood hero.

Cricket

Big Show roars back into Test calculations

Glenn Maxwell’s batting heroics made headlines around the globe this week, but it is another facet of his game that may nab ‘The Big Show’ a baggy green, writes BEN HORNE.

Cricket

How Maxwell made a ‘1 in 500’ chance a reality

It’s been called the greatest ODI innings in history. BEN HORNE breaks down every key stat and record from Glenn Maxwell’s masterclass in Mumbai.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 02: Mitchell Starc of Australia celebrates with team mates after bowling out Joshua da Silva of the West Indies during day three of the First Test match between Australia and the West Indies at Optus Stadium on December 02, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Plan to get fans back to the Perth Test revealed

After just 5124 people turned up to day four of the Perth Test against the West Indies last summer, organisers have wasted no time trying to win fans back. See the details of their plan.

Big Bash

**FOR SUNDAY PAPER** - Legendary Australian cricketers Ellyse Perry and Alyssa Healy of the Sydney Sixers re-enacting ( a Phil Hillyard picture ) of their NSW Breakers victory song from January 25th, 2009 back in the Sydney Cricket Ground dressing rooms ahead of their WBBL match to be played at the SCG on the 26th of November. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

Back to the future: Aussie duo’s sweet SCG return

Alyssa Healy and Ellyse Perry clinched a WNCL title as teens on the SCG in 2009, now the Sydney Smash is headed to the ground in an attempt to draw the biggest ever WBBL crowd.

Cricket

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 02: Ben Stokes of England speaks to Pat Cummins of Australia after play during Day Five of the LV= Insurance Ashes 2nd Test match between England and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 2, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Secret snub exposes Australia-England tension

All eyes will be on how Pat Cummins and Ben Stokes interact in Ahmedabad for their first meeting since England’s highly disputed post-Ashes snub of Australia.

Cricket

Aussie cricket legend abandons Shield job in ‘embarrassing’ blow

Having been trumpeted as the saviour of a failing Sheffield Shield powerhouse, Australian great Michael Bevan has pulled the pin in an embarrassing blow.

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Waugh: Head faces fiery Cricket World Cup initiation

Travis Head can expect a Black Caps bouncer barrage targeting his recently broken hand if he returns for Australia on Saturday, says Mark Waugh.

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