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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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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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COFFS HARBOUR, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Matt Short of the Strikers bats during the Men's Big Bash League match between the Sydney Sixers and the Adelaide Strikers at Coffs Harbour International Stadium, on January 17, 2023, in Coffs Harbour, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Could Victorian Big Bash sensation head home for BBL13?

Matt Short has been a revelation for the Strikers in this seasons’s BBL. But with the competition’s leading run-scorer out of contract, could he be looking to play for a Melbourne team next season? These are the players out of contract after this season.

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Test hero wants cricket to do more to attract Indigenous kids

Test hero Scott Boland is adamant cricket can compete with NRL and AFL for the hearts and minds of indigenous youth and the next generation of elite Aboriginal sporting talent.

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Clarke makes bombshell call on Langer future

Walk, or not to walk, that is the question. Justin Langer has earned the right to exit on his own terms, says Michael Clarke, who then raises eyebrows with what he thinks the timing will be.

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Steve Smith’s dressing room tears

AUSTRALIAN captain Steve Smith has opened up about the moment that triggered his dressing room tears after the Third Test.

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Australia's bowler Mitchell Marsh appeals during the second day of three-day practice cricket match between India 'A' and Australia at The Brabourne Cricket Stadium in Mumbai on February 18, 2017. Australia will play a four-match Test series against India with the first Test scheduled to start in Pune from February 23. ----IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE----- / AFP PHOTO / PUNIT PARANJPE / ----IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE----- / GETTYOUT

Marsh called up, Handscomb on thin ice

PETER Handscomb is firmly in the firing line to lose his place in Perth after Australia recalled all-rounder Mitchell Marsh for the third Ashes Test.

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates dismissing England captain Alastair Cook during day one of the 3rd Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Edgbaston on July 29, 2015 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Lyon the silent killer for Australia

HE may not dominate the headlines like Mitchell Johnson and company, but offspinner Nathan Lyon continues to prove the silent killer for Australia.

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Bayliss making his presence felt

THE Trevor Bayliss effect took hold on day two of the Ashes, as Australia’s NSW contingent fell into every trap set for them by their former coach.

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CANTERBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Australia's Mitchell Starc in action during the Australia Nets Session at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence on June 24, 2015 in Canterbury, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Why so angry, Mitch?

AUSTRALIA’S Ashes ace Mitchell Starc has savaged CA’s day-night Test, saying the pink ball may pose a serious threat to the integrity and quality of the game.

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