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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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Aussies in a world of hurt

SOUTH Africa is in the box seat to square the series in Port Elizabeth after a fighting knock from Australia’s last recognised batsman fell over at the final hurdle.

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PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 09: David Warner of Australia walks off b Lungi Ngidi of South Africa during day 1 of the 2nd Sunfoil Test match between South Africa and Australia at St George's Park on March 09, 2018 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Warner’s touching tribute to family

DAVID Warner paid a silent tribute to his family as the spotlight continued to centre on the Australian vice-captain over the now infamous Sonny Bill Williams mask incident.

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Australia's batsman Usman Khawaja leaves the field after being dismissed by South Africa's bowler Vernon Philanderâ€š for 4 runs on the first day of the second cricket test match between South Africa and Australia at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Friday, March 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Sheehan)

Batting woes resurface as Aussies ruin great start

USMAN Khawaja failed again as Australia returned to old habits by losing wickets in clumps to leave South Africa firmly in charge of the second Test in Port Elizabeth.

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Clive Eksteen and Altaaf Khazi with masked fans.

Officials face sack over Warner stunt

THE two South African officials at the centre of the disgraceful Sonny Bill Williams mask stunt face a disciplinary hearing, as Cricket South Africa apologised.

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PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 09: Kagiso Rabada of South Africa celebrate during day 1 of the 2nd Sunfoil Test match between South Africa and Australia at St George's Park on March 09, 2018 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

SA crisis: Rabada to face hearing over bump

SOUTH Africa could be forced into taking a massive risk on an unfit Dale Steyn for the third Test in Cape Town as Kagiso Rabada faced a series-ending suspension.

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CA board lays down law to players

CRICKET Australia’s board has delivered a blunt reminder to players about their on-field conduct ahead of Chairman David Peever’s arrival in Port Elizabeth.

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Target Warner! Proteas to bait combustible Aussie

SOUTH Africa captain Faf du Plessis said that the ‘blood was pumping’ for his players and it would seem there’s every chance of tensions erupting once again in the second Test against the Aussies.

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Australia's bowler Nathan Lyon, left, and teammates celebrate after running out South Africa's batsman AB de Villiers, far right, for a duck on day four of the first cricket test match between South Africa and Australia at Kingsmead stadium in Durban, South Africa, Sunday, March 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Captain’s orders: Smith to rectify ‘ugly Aussies’ tag

STEVE Smith has vowed to pull his players into line in South Africa as the captain responded to stinging criticism of Australia’s on-field reputation and behaviour in the Durban Test.

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DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 03: David Warner of Australia out for 28 runs during day 3 of the 1st Sunfoil Test match between South Africa and Australia at Sahara Stadium Kingsmead on March 03, 2018 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

‘Vile and disgusting’: Warner breaks silence over wife slur

DAVID Warner has described the abuse he copped from Quinton de Kock about his wife as “vile and disgusting” and slammed the South African for trying to run from his comments.

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$Footage shows the moment the David Warner, Quinton de Kock fracas ignited.$

VIDEO: The moment Warner exploded

THIS is the previously unseen footage that shows clearly that there is an exact moment when David Warner explodes in fury at a comment made about his wife.

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