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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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Glenn Maxwell during Australian ODI training at the SCG ahead of this weekend's first of three one-dayers against the New Zealand Blackcaps.

Maxwell’s future in doubt after Wade spray

FOR a multi-millionaire a token fine will seem insignificant, but Glenn Maxwell is serious about wearing the baggy green cap again, winning back trust will now take more than runs.

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Batting below Wade is painful: Maxwell

GLENN Maxwell believes ODI and Victoria team-mate Matthew Wade may be harming his Test chances by choosing to bat above him in Shield Cricket.

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The meeting that changed Australian cricket

IT took a rock-bottom Test in Hobart, but Steve Smith feels the team’s sudden transformation has finally given him an sense of ownership over Australian cricket.

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Tas v NSW day 2. NSW batsman Peter Neville after reaching 100 runs, picture;KIM EISZELE

Nevill faces fight to reclaim top spot

AUSTRALIA is refusing to back down on its decision to drop wicket-keeper Peter Nevill despite the gloveman blasting an unbeaten 179 for NSW against Tasmania.

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BESTPIX Australia v South Africa - 3rd Test: Day 2

Smith bestows Uzzie the ultimate honour

USMAN Khawaja came into this Test as a man, who rightly or wrongly wasn’t guaranteed his place, but has emerged the man Australia wants to build their entire game plan around.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Matthew Renshaw of Australia talks to David Warner of Australia during day four of the Third Test match between Australia and South Africa at Adelaide Oval on November 27, 2016 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Revenge! New-look Aussies crush Proteas

THE injection of youth into the Australian side has paid immediate dividends with the hosts claiming a comprehensive win over South Africa in Adelaide.

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Hohns pleads for patience as new era begins

TREVOR Hohns has urged the Australian cricketing public to show some patience following the inclusion of six new players for the Adelaide Test.

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Matthew Wade during the Sheffield Shield game between the NSW Blues and the Victorian Bushrangers at the SCG , Moore Park . Picture : Gregg Porteous

Aussies hope Wade recall brings back mongrel

THE promotion of Matthew Wade at the expense of classy wicket-keeper Peter Nevill represents the most stunning backflip in a new-look Australian squad.

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Ruthless Aussie selectors wield axe

AUSTRALIA selectors have wielded the axe in unprecedented fashion with three debutants named for the third Test and David Warner the only player not in his 20s to be included.

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HOBART, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 15: Callum Ferguson of Australia walks off after he was dismissed during day four of the Second Test match between Australia and South Africa at Blundstone Arena on November 15, 2016 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Six vacancies: Immediate start required

UP to six players face the axe as part of a comprehensive overhaul of the Australian Test team, which will be decided by a Sheffield Shield shootout.

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