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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

Hey Poms, you failed & Baz Ball is ‘not saving world hunger’

It’s time to stop it with the sob story, England. Yes Baz Ball is good to watch, but we’ve got the Ashes and you can only blame yourselves, writes Ben Horne.

Sport

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 19: David Warner of Australia walks off after being dismissed by Chris Woakes of England during Day One of the LV= Insurance Ashes 4th Test Match between England and Australia at Emirates Old Trafford on July 19, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Ashes ratings: Does Warner deserve another chance?

The fourth Test summed up David Warner’s series. Should he open at The Oval? See expert ratings for every Australian and English player and have your say.

Cricket

Is it time for Australia to salute Stuart Broad?

Admit it Australia: Stuart Broad is an Ashes legend

The game of cricket needs characters and Stuart Broad is one of the greatest ever in Ashes history – and it’s time Aussie cricket fans acknowledged that, writes Ben Horne.

Cricket

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JULY 16: David Warner of Australia warms up during Australia's Nets and training session at Emirates Old Trafford on July 16, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

‘Big occasion player’: Aussies need Warner to fire

Was David Warner lucky? Is two all-rounders the right call? Ben Horne answers all the burning Ashes questions. Replay his Q&A here.

Cricket

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JUNE 19: Nathan Lyon of Australia appeals for the LBW of Ben Stokes of England which is given not out after a review during Day Four of the LV= Insurance Ashes 1st Test match between England and Australia at Edgbaston on June 19, 2023 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Lyon’s bold plan to become Aussie answer to Anderson

Nathan Lyon says he could tour England in four years in the clearest sign yet he can finish his career as Australia’s greatest Test wicket-taker. Plus, his advice for Todd Murphy.

Cricket

LEEDS, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Mitchell Marsh of Australia celebrates dismissing Zak Crawley 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 Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Comeback kid Marsh firms as Cummins successor

Mitchell Marsh made a stunning return to the Test team with an inspirational performance at Headingley – but an even greater honour could be on the horizon for the all-round star.

AFL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs and team mates look dejected after the round 18 AFL match between Sydney Swans and Western Bulldogs at Sydney Cricket Ground, on July 13, 2023, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Bulldogs blast after top four shock

After missing a chance to push into the AFL top four, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge had some serious questions for his players.

AFL

Tom McCartin and brother Paddy McCartin during Sydney Swans training at the SCG on May 11, 2023. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

‘In the doctor’s hands’: No.1 pick’s future in the air

Doctors could soon decide the playing future of Sydney’s Paddy McCartin and John Longmire revealed another star’s secret battle.

AFL News

The meeting set to decide McCartin’s footy fate

Sydney defender Paddy McCartin hasn’t played since suffering another head knock in round 4 – and now a definitive call on his career looms. Here’s the latest.

Sport

Australia's Scott Boland (R) reacts after England's Zak Crawley (L) hits a boundary off his bowling on day four of the third Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, northern England on July 9, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO ASSOCIATION WITH DIRECT COMPETITOR OF SPONSOR, PARTNER, OR SUPPLIER OF THE ECB

Ashes player ratings: Cult hero’s spot ‘precarious at best’

The Ashes are still in the balance as we head to Manchester, but will one of Australia’s favourites be out there after his performance at Leeds? Check out our third Test player ratings.

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