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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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Lachlan Saunders bats for the Desert Eagles. Photo: EMMA MURRAY

The security advice for Aboriginal players at Alice Springs event

Cricket Australia conducted a security check similar to tours of Pakistan before giving the green light for the National indigenous Championships in Alice Springs.

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DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 17: David Warner of Australia walks off after he was dismissed by Mohammed Shami of India during day one of the Second Test match in the series between India and Australia at Arun Jaitley Stadium on February 17, 2023 in Delhi, India. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Has Warner played last Test for Australia?

Cricket Australia has confirmed David Warner is being sent home from India. But with no plans to bring him back, has the opener played his last Test for Australia?

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DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 19: Steve Smith of Australia walks off after he was dismissed by Ravichandran Ashwin of India during day three of the Second Test match in the series between India and Australia at Arun Jaitley Stadium on February 19, 2023 in Delhi, India. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Ugly dressing room scenes during Delhi debacle

As Australian wickets tumbled within minutes of each other, the Delhi dressing room became a “recipe for disaster”. Go inside the chaotic environment as tensions rose.

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HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 05: Megan Schutt of Australia looks on during the 2022 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match between Australia and England at Seddon Park on March 05, 2022 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Gay cricket star slams ‘infuriating’ myth

Australian cricket icon Megan Schutt has confronted the smearing and whispering campaign that plagues women’s team sports.

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DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 19: Pat Cummins of Australia leads the team off the ground after they were defeated by India during day three of the Second Test match in the series between India and Australia at Arun Jaitley Stadium on February 19, 2023 in Delhi, India. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Family reason behind Cummins’ sudden India exit

Australian captain Pat Cummins will rush home from the Test series in India to deal with a private family matter.

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‘Shell shocked’: Aussies blown away in Delhi horror show

Australia once again collapsed under the Indian pressure, losing the second Test quickly on day three, evoking the anger of former Test greats.

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Ratings: Wild brain snap sums up sorry Aussie disaster

PLAYER RATINGS: Australia’s capitulation to India inside a session has cost them the Border-Gavasker trophy. who held their head high? And who cost Australia the most? HAVE YOUR SAY.

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Head full of steam: Shock opener steals back Aussie initiative

Reinstated in Delhi after being dropped for the first Test, Travis Head’s audition at the top of the order has allowed the Aussies to wrest back the initiative in the seesawing second Test.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: David Warner of Australia reacts after getting bowled out during day one of the First Test match between Australia and the West Indies at Optus Stadium on November 30, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Fears for Warner after brutal hit to head

David Warner had to be subbed out of the second Test in a dramatic postscript to day one after facing a brutal examination from India’s bowlers. RECAP DAY ONE HERE.

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Rich list: How WPL stars compare to big Aussie earners

Dollars and sense don’t always go together in cricket’s brave new world, but the WPL is certainly a game-changer. Here is how the top Aussie sportswomen stack up.

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