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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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TV footage appears to show there were more appropriately aged balls umpires could have selected. Picture: Channel 9.

Inside story: How Ashes ball-swap probe unfolded

Whispers have emanated out of the English camp suggesting the replacement ball gifted to them in the fitfh Ashes Test was in fact a five years old. An investigation is set to be launched.

OpinionCricket

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Pat Cummins of Australia tries to get the ball changed by umpire Joel Wilson during Day Three of the LV= Insurance Ashes 5th Test Match between England and Australia at The Kia Oval on July 29, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

World Test Championship is a farce

In a botched attempt to solve the game’s slow over-rate problem, the International Cricket Council has instead completely devalued its own attempt to crown the best Test cricketing nation.

Cricket

Who will play for Australia in the 2027 Ashes?

Ashes crystal ball: Who will play in the 2027 series

A new captain, bold young openers and fresh blood in the fast bowling ranks – Ben Horne predicts what the 2027 Australia team will look like.

Cricket

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Ben Stokes of England and Pat Cummins of Australia interact following Day Five of the LV= Insurance Ashes 5th Test Match between England and Australia at The Kia Oval on July 31, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Nine Ashes takeaways: Is it time for Australia to turn to Bazball?

The Ashes are over, and Australia still hold the little urn, but was England’s method proven to be right, and should Pat Cummins and co try it? BEN HORNE analyses the tough questions.

Sport

Ultimate Ashes ratings: Winners, losers from epic series revealed

After a gruelling six-week series, Australia and England finished all square – with heroes and villains littered throughout. Fifth Test ratings, plus every player involved in the 2023 Ashes rated inside.

Cricket

Only one way Australia can shut up England for good

The difference between a 3-1 Ashes win and a 2-2 result is huge. So how can Australia ensure the storyline isn’t about how England was robbed? Replay the live Q&A.

Sport

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 26: Michael Neser of Australia warms up during the Australia Nets Session at The Kia Oval on July 26, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Team news: Attack trumps defence for Fifth Test

Australia looks certain to make big changes to their XI for the final Test at the Oval as they look to win the Ashes on England soil.

OpinionCricket

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 20: Australia captain Pat Cummins during day two of the LV= Insurance Ashes 4th Test Match between England and Australia at Emirates Old Trafford on July 20, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

The simple solution to aid Cummins’ Test captaincy woes

Despite coming under fire in recent times, Pat Cummins is absolutely the right man to lead the Australian Test team, and there is a quick fix to help skipper, writes Ben Horne.

Ashes

Shock move that could shut England whingers up for good

The Ashes are safe, but if Australia wants to win the series the selectors must be bold and make calls that will end a 22-year drought in England, writes Ben Horne.

Cricket

Cummins’ captaincy questioned amid Aussie retirement ‘whispers’

Pat Cummins’ future as Australian Test captain has been put under the microscope as former England skipper Michael Vaughan threw a stunning rumour into the public sphere.

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