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Ben Horne
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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Head groundsman Tom Parker rolling the pitch during Day 4 of 3rd Test match Australia v Pakistan at the SCG. Picture. Phil Hillyard

Campaign to keep SCG drop-in free

CRICKET NSW has issued an impassioned rally cry to the State Government and SCG Trust, seeking guarantees that the iconic Sydney pitch will never be sentenced to a drop-in death.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 30: (L-R) Moeen Ali of England and Jonny Bairstow of England look on during an England Nets Session at Adelaide Oval on November 30, 2017 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Bairstow says Moeen must play

JONNY Bairstow has launched a passionate defence of Moeen Ali, claiming the battling spinner’s capabilities are beyond question as his place in the England squad comes under question.

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A groundsman hits the pitch with a sledgehammer on day five of the Boxing Day test match between Australia and England at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, December 30, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY, IMAGES TO BE USED FOR NEWS REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY, NO COMMERCIAL USE WHATSOEVER, NO USE IN BOOKS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM AAP

Warne: Play Boxing Day at night

SHANE Warne wants the iconic Boxing Day Test to be transformed into a day-night affair after fans had to endure five dull days of Ashes cricket at the MCG this week. Do you agree?

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CHITTAGONG, BANGLADESH - SEPTEMBER 04: Ashton Agar of Australia celebrates after taking the wicket of Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh during day one of the Second Test match between Bangladesh and Australia at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on September 4, 2017 in Chittagong, Bangladesh. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Agar’s chance to prove himself

NEARLY five years have passed since Ashton Agar’s magic Ashes moment, but next week the recalled Australian spinner has a golden chance to prove he can master his chosen art.

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Day 2 of the 4th Ashes test. Australia vs England at the MCG. Alistair Cook .Pic: Michael Klein

Cook saves career as Aussies drop ball

ALASTAIR Cook did what Steve Smith couldn’t on day two of the Boxing Day Test, surviving a dropped catch to score a century that could potentially save his career as England turned the tables on Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 27: Tim Paine of Australia walks off after being dismissed during day two of the Fourth Test Match in the 2017/18 Ashes series between Australia and England at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 27, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Hazlewood slams ‘lazy’ performance

AUSTRALIA’S batting line-up was given a sobering wake-up call ahead of their crunch tour of South Africa following a limp performance that has been slammed by Josh Hazlewood.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 26: Cameron Bancroft of Australia looks dejected after being dismissed by Chris Woakes of England during day one of the Fourth Test Match in the 2017/18 Ashes series between Australia and England at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Questions remain for Bancroft

CAMERON Bancroft has shown flashes of ability in his brief Test career but a disjointed, uncomfortable first innings on Boxing Day is proof of the questions that still surround the West Australian.

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