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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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25/1/2024Christina Matthews at the WACA to celebrate her Australia Day honoursPic Colin Murty

‘Such a joy’: Pioneer elevated to Hall of Fame

Australia has its latest induction to the cricket hall of fame, with Christina Matthews completing her rise from sewn-on baggy green to the highest accolade in Australian Cricket.

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‘Good as he’s ever been’: Marnus hails another Smith golden age

Marnus Labuschagne has backed Steve Smith to bring about another golden era of batting, as the stand-in skipper joined cricket’s most illustrious batting club in Sri Lanka.

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Kuhnemann goes to school on Sri Lanka’s underrated ‘genius’

Sri Lankan portly left-armed tweaker Rangana Herath, took 66 wickets at 22 in 11 Tests against Australia and his highlights have become a textbook for Matt Kuhnemann’s Test series preparation.

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Scorchers star Cooper Connolly could make his Test debut in Sri Lanka. Picture: Getty Images

The Smudge route: Connolly could follow Smith’s path to Test career

We’ve been here before. The quirky, multi-talented 21-year-old who the Australian selectors think will make it as a batsman, but could get his big break as a spinner. Back in 2010 that was Steve Smith and in 2025 it’s Cooper Connolly.

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Sam Konstas of Australia looks on before walking onto the field to bat prior to day two of the Fifth Men's Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 04, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘They need him’: Test great backs Konstas for Sri Lanka series

Test great Ricky Ponting has strongly urged Australia to play Sam Konstas in Sri Lanka as selectors contemplate dropping him for the first Test.

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The NSW Government is working on a million-dollar masterplan to shape the future of the Sydney Cricket Ground. Picture: Getty Images

Million-dollar masterplan to save the SCG revealed

The NSW Government is set to begin work on a million-dollar masterplan to transform the SCG, with a piece of falling roof serving as a stark visual reminder the venue is severely outdated.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: Steve Smith of Australia looks dejected while leaving the field after being dismissed by Prasidh Krishna of India during day two of the Fifth Men's Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 04, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Skipper Smith cleared to take on Sri Lanka

Stand-in skipper Steve Smith has been cleared to take on Sri Lanka, while selectors will give left-armer Matthew Kuhnemann every chance to be part of the tour.

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How GOAT plans to unearth Aussie cricket’s next big thing

Cooper Connolly has only bowled 96 balls in his first-class career – yet will head to Sri Lanka as a potential Test spinner. Nathan Lyon details why he thinks the Test bolter can have an impact.

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Australian cricketer Sam Konstas following his successful debut in test cricket and a day before he joins back with the Sydney Thunder BBL team. Picture: Richard Dobson

Konstas exclusive: Rookie’s big Bumrah regret, surprise Kohli encounter

In an exclusive interview, Sam Konstas says if he had his time over again he wouldn’t say a word to Jasprit Bumrah, and reveals the surprise aftermath to his showdown with Virat Kohli.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 30: Sam Konstas of Australia and Pat Cummins of Australia celebrates victory during day five of the Men's Fourth Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 30, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘I hated cricket my entire life’: Proof Konstas is changing the game

They are the moments that make you appreciate how well Sam Konstas has handled being thrust into the spotlight – and how he is changing cricket and engaging a whole new audience.

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