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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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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 28: England coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes leave the field at the end day five of the Second Test Match between New Zealand and England at Basin Reserve on February 28, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

England’s Ashes campaign rocked by injury crisis

Where there was chest-pumping intimidation about England’s Ashes positioning a month ago, all of a sudden there is uncertainty and cracks appearing, writes Ben Horne.

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England's Jofra Archer reacts to a missed chance on the third day of the first Test cricket match between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on August 7, 2020. (Photo by Dan Mullan / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO ASSOCIATION WITH DIRECT COMPETITOR OF SPONSOR, PARTNER, OR SUPPLIER OF THE ECB

England suffers seismic blow as Ashes stocks depleted

The man who famously floored Steve Smith now appears to be in serious doubt to play a part in the Ashes after another blow.

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DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 17: Pat Cummins of Australia bowls 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)

Cummins, Lanning to be consulted prior to CA’s ‘The Voice’ decision

A number of senior Australian cricketers will be given a special briefing about The Voice referendum before Cricket Australia takes a public position.

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(FILES) In this file photograph taken on July 12, 2020, England's Jofra Archer celebrates after trapping West Indies' Shamarh Brooks leg before wicket (LBW) for 0 on the fifth day of the first Test cricket match between England and the West Indies at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, southwest England. - England bowler Jofra Archer was ruled out of the second Test against the West Indies and sent into self-isolation on July 16, 2020, for breaking

‘Secret surgery’: England quick’s fury, Aussie’s Ashes comeback plan

England speed demon Jofra Archer has blown up on social media as an Aussie star begins his bid to win back his Test spot. Get all the latest Ashes injury news.

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Candice Warner angry over cricket blame game

We all know David Warner was sent home from South Africa for his part in the Sandpapergate saga – but, now, Candice has revealed just what message her husband was given.

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Grace Harris, Ellyse Perry, Meg Lanning, Ash Gardner

WPL ratings: Which Aussies starred, flopped in India?

Australia’s champion cricketers have played key roles in the historic Women’s Premier League, but who were the bargain buys and who struggled? Check out our WPL ratings.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Pat Cummins and Steve Smith of Australia walk out to field during day four of the 1st Domain Test between Australia and Pakistan at The Gabba on November 24, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Captain is proof scandal can enhance your reputation

The Alinta Energy’s sponsorship drama was like a bouncer barrage for Pat Cummins, but he stood his ground. That underlined his character and the response was not surprising.

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Series ratings: Head shames selectors, GOAT and Uzzie shine

Which Aussie came away with the highest rating of the series? There were plenty to bomb, but these players showed their class ahead of the Ashes.

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Aussies will rue horror hour which turned series

A lot didn’t go right for Australia in India and the Delhi debacle was the clear low point, but Steve Smith says it did prove the spark for the Aussies to drag themselves back into the series.

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CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 13: Kane Williamson of New Zealand makes his ground during day five of the First Test match in the series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval on March 13, 2023 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images)

Crazy last-ball drama locks in epic Aus v India rematch

Australia and India have been officially locked in as the World Test Championship Final, after a crazy Test match in New Zealand which was sealed on the last ball.

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