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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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Sydney

Swans’ royalty guides Rising Star Ronke

DRAFT picks get to choose their own jersey numbers, but rookies are left with the scraps. That’s worked out just fine for the AFL’s newest sensation and Round 8 Rising Star Ben Ronke.

AFL News

AFL Round 8. 11/05/2018. Hawthorn v Sydney at the MCG. Sydney Swans coach John Longmire at 3 qtr time . Pic: Michael Klein

Swans livid over top Hawk’s AFL call

THE once-watertight friendship between John Longmire and Alastair Clarkson has exploded again after the Sydney coach blasted his Hawthorn counterpart for snitching on the Swans.

Sydney

Swans suffer big Buddy setback

LANCE Franklin has been ruled out for the Sydney Swans’ home AFL clash with Fremantle, with no sign of when the superstar forward will return. Can the Swans continue to cover his loss?

Cricket

The antidote to old white men of cricket

ISA Guha is set to take centre stage in the game’s broadcasting revolution.

Cricket

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 10: Josh Hazlewood of Australia wins the appeal lbw Hashim Amla of South Africa. The decision was reviewed and overturned during day 2 of the 2nd Sunfoil Test match between South Africa and Australia at St Georges Park on March 10, 2018 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Bowlers want control of shining duties

AUSSIE star Josh Hazlewood believes it’s time for Australia’s bowling attack to not only help lead the team but take ownership of the ball on and off the field.

Cricket

Why Triple M abandoned cricket coverage

COMMENTATORS have been left stunned and shattered by Triple M’s dramatic decision to pull the pin on broadcasting Test cricket.

GWS

EMBARGOED - GWS Feature - Check with DT Sport before use -GWS Giants game day feature during their match against Brisbane Lions at Spotless Stadium. Coach Leon Cameron gives his side an old fashioned 3/4 time spray. Picture. Phil Hillyard

‘Organised chaos’: Inside the drama of coaching

THERE might be assistant coaches and leaderships groups but at the end of the day, a loss goes next to the coach. BEN HORNE was granted exclusive behind the scenes access to see how Leon Cameron thrives under the ultimate pressure.

Cricket

India scared of the dark in pink ball farce

INDIA’S decision to officially refuse to play day-night Test cricket in Adelaide this December, Australia’s summer showpiece, has given Test cricket a black eye it may not recover from.

Sydney

Hannebery ruled out for crunch clash

SYDNEY’S excitement at finally welcoming back big man Lance Franklin for Friday night’s grudge match against Hawthorn has been tempered by the loss of star midfielder Dan Hannebery.

Cricket

Nic Maddinson of the Sydney Sixers poses for a portrait at the SCG. Picture: Brett Costello

Maddinson still on outer despite call-up

Nic Maddinson has been plucked from the wilderness to play for Australia again but it’s unlikely to help him get a state contract.

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