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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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: Marnus Labuschagne of Australia walks off the field after being dismissed for 70 runs during game two of the One Day International series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on November 29, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Discarded Marnus out to prove he’s World Cup ready

Marnus Labuschagne was left out of the Australian ODI World Cup squad but is hopeful he can force selectors to change their minds after a last minute call up to the warm-up series.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: Mitchell Marsh of Australia looks on during game three of the One Day International series between Australia and England at Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 22, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

How Australia’s reluctant skipper was convinced to lead

Twelve months ago Mitch Marsh did not want to captain his state side, now the mercurial all-rounder reveals to BEN HORNE what’s changed, and why he’s ready to command his country.

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How cricket legend triggered all-time death mix-up

Zimbabwean cricket legend Heath Streak is battling cancer but still very much alive – as former teammate Henry Olonga found out after posting that he had died on social media.

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LEEDS, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Steve Smith of Australia leaves the field after being dismissed by Stuart Broad of England during Day One of the LV= Insurance Ashes 3rd Test Match between England and Australia at Headingley on July 06, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Steve Smith reveals serious Ashes injury battle

Steve Smith has revealed he played through pain for much of the Ashes series, but insists the injury he still carries won’t affect his ODI World Cup campaign.

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Australian batsmen Usman Khawaja (left) and David Warner smile as they walk from the field at tea on day 1 of the second Trans-Tasman Test match between Australia and New Zealand at the WACA ground in Perth , Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. (AAP Image/Dave Hunt) 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

Khawaja, Warner call on 30-years of mateship in comm box

Usman Khawaja and David Warner first started mucking around as Kindergarten kids and now they’ll call on all 30 years of their friendship in the commentary box.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 25: Glenn Maxwell of Australia celebrates the wicket of Dasun Shanaka of Sri Lanka during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Perth Stadium on October 25, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

World Cup preparation on hold as Maxwell waits on ‘Mini Maxi’

Glenn Maxwell will miss Australia’s five-match ODI series against South Africa, saying he won’t let his World Cup preparation come between him and being home for the birth of his son.

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sheffield Shield match between Queensland Bulls and Tasmanian Tigers at Townsville's Riverway Stadium. Tigers Jake Doran watches as Queensland's Usman Khawaja smahses a six on the way to his 100. Picture: Evan Morgan

Warning: Baz Ball tipped to invade Australian cricket

‘Baz Ball’ may not have won the Ashes back for England, but it is set to become a permanent part of our domestic cricket scene according to one leading coach.

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Australia's goalkeeper Arnold MacKenzie gives a press conference at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 15, 2023 on the eve of the Women's World Cup semi-final football match between Australia and England. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Matildas star’s brutal shutdown of Pommy reporter

Mackenzie Arnold was the hero for Australia at the weekend and she was at it again when she shut down an English journalist’s line of questioning.

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‘Make cricket mainstream’: Behind T20 cricket’s quest to take America

The first ever international cricket match was played in the USA in 1844. BEN HORNE reports that almost 200 years later, T20 cricket and millions of South Asian migrants are fuelling its resurgence.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 29: Pat Cummins of Australia celebrates after taking the wicket of Mayank Agarwal of India during game two of the One Day International series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on November 29, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Australia refuses to name Cummins standby as star axed

Australia’s selectors have named an extended squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup but haven’t named a deputy for captain Pat Cummins as a star has been axed.

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