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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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‘Cheating’: Punters condemn India’s blatant sabotage

Former Test greats have united to condemn the Indian pitch doctors following evidence Nagpur curators have tried to deliberately sabotage Australia. See the shocking poll results.

Big Bash

The One Day International cricket series is set to start on Tuesday, with three games being played at Cazalys Stadium. Australian ODI captain Aaron Finch will do battle for the Chappell Hadlee trophy. Picture: Brendan Radke

The man primed to succeed Finch as Aussie T20 skipper

Australia’s selectors faces a difficult call on who should Aaron Finch as T20 captain — but one name should be a clear standout, writes Ben Horne. Have your say here.

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Onfield umpire Nigel Llong of England (L) looks on as Australia's Matthew Renshaw holds his stomach while running back to the pavilion during the first day of the first cricket Test match between India and Australia at The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on February 23, 2017. ----IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE----- / GETTYOUT / AFP PHOTO / INDRANIL MUKHERJEE / ----IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE----- / GETTYOUT

Renshaw prefers having Covid to Indian bathroom nightmare

With Cameron Green in doubt for the first Test, Matthew Renshaw can really kick his intriguing Test comeback into full gear. But the subcontinent does carry some bad memories.

Big Bash

BBL star’s shock take on ‘pretty s***’ SCG pitch

A spinning deck meant fans were robbed of seeing the ball fly into the stands, but Moises Henriques liked what he saw even though his side was beaten.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 29: Ellyse Perry of Australia has her photo taken by a team mate after game three of the International T20 series between Australia and Pakistan at Manuka Oval on January 29, 2023 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Why World No.1 is tipping Perry to top WPL draft

Ellyse Perry is now in the veteran category of international cricket but her popularity in India could see her topping the WPL draft according to the current T20 player of the year.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: Usman Khawaja of Australia looks on during day two of the First Test match between Australia and South Africa at The Gabba on December 18, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Cleared for take-off: Khawaja off to India after visa confusion

After being left behind amid confusion with the status of his visa, Australian Test star Usman Khawaja will finally fly out to join his teammates in India.

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MELBOURNE . 29/12/2022. Boxing Day Test match. Day 4. Australia vs South Africa at the MCG. David Warner is congratulated by Steve smith after test 100 . Picture by Michael Klein

Veterans Smith and Warner dominate cricket awards

Australia’s mens cricket emerging stars have been upstaged by veterans Steve Smith and David Warner at the Australian Cricket Awards.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 29: Usman Khawaja of the Heat bats during the Men's Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Renegades and the Brisbane Heat at Marvel Stadium, on January 29, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)

Heat delivers again but what does Khawaja exit mean?

Brisbane Heat lives to fight another day, but what lies ahead without Usman Khawaja after another stunning BBL finals performance to see off the resurgent Melbourne Renegades?

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 28: Cameron Green of Australia has his finger checked during day three of the Second Test match in the series between Australia and South Africa at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 28, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Green blow opens Test selection lottery

Australia’s settled team for India has suddenly become a selection lottery with fresh news on Cameron Green throwing the side into disarray 10 days out from the first Test.

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Australia’s first class tour of India lacks a vital stop

Golf simulators and private chefs will be on hand for the Australian Test team as they seek to win on Indian soil – but one key part of the preparation will be missing.

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