Ben Horne
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Shane Warne dies, aged 52
World cricket is in shock following the devastating death of legend Shane Warne, a man who transcended the sport. → Read More
Marsh remembered as Aussie cricket ‘colossus’
Test captain Pat Cummins has hailed Rod Marsh as a “colossal” figure of cricket as the Australian and worldwide sporting community come to grips with the legendary former wicketkeeper’s death aged 74. → Read More
IPL auction 2022 live: David Warner, Mitch Marsh set for million-dollar paydays
Mitchell Marsh and David Warner could become part of an unprecedented seven-figure bidding war at the IPL’s $100 million ‘mega auction’ on Saturday. → Read More
Is Carey our long term keeping answer?
Australian players have rallied around Alex Carey as the wicketkeeper looks to finish the Ashes on a high and further solidify his place behind the stumps. → Read More
P*** take’ saved star bowlers from Covid wipeout
Mitchell Starc has revealed just how close Australia came to losing its entire bowling attack for Adelaide – after an attempted 'p*** take' saved he and Nathan Lyon from being ruled out. → Read More
Cummins set to miss Adelaide Test amid Ashes Covid chaos
Australian captain Pat Cummins is set to be ruled out of the Adelaide Test after being identified as a close contact of a positive Covid-19 case. → Read More
Does character check push Smith closer to leadership role?
Cricket Australia has closely examined Steve Smith’s charity work and off-field contributions as part of a thorough character assessment of his leadership credentials. → Read More
Boycott Perth: BBL veteran hits out at WA premier
Stephen O’Keefe has taken a brazen swipe at WA Premier Mark McGowan and made it clear he’d rather the Big Bash boycott Perth this summer. → Read More
The Ashes 2021-22: Latest Australia v England cricket news
Joe Root believes his failings on Australian soil have been a result of “wanting it too much” as he tries to take pressure off himself in the pursuit of Ashes immortality this summer. → Read More
Why Khawaja should leapfrog Pucovski as opener
Usman Khawaja should be the new favourite to partner David Warner in the Ashes in a move which could also benefit young blood Will Pucovski. → Read More
T20 World Cup 2021: Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc under pressure from Josh Hazlewood
Mitchell Starc might be one of only two Australians in Twenty20 cricket’s top 20, but Josh Hazlewood is poised to create an almighty World Cup selection showdown. → Read More
Allan Border Medal: Steve Smith and Beth Mooney win top cricket awards
Steve Smith has won his third Allan Border Medal and used the platform to declare Justin Langer has his full support as Australian coach. → Read More
Aust v Sth Africa Tests: Lockout of hostile fans a huge win for touring Aussies
Australia appears to be heading back to South Africa, but the team will be spared from hostile crowds and the demons of revisiting the Cape Town dressing room. → Read More
Shane Watson goes into bat for the game’s future
Shane Watson is going into bat for Australian families to ensure that cricket stays a sport for the masses and not the elite. → Read More
Australia v India live at the Gabba: Can the tourists break through at our greatest cricket fortress?
India have got off to the dream start with their most experienced bowler, Mohammed Siraj - with all of three Tests to his name - dismissing Australian superstar David Warner in the first over of the Test. → Read More
Australia v India 3rd Test: Day four live blog, scorecard
Smarting from their Boxing Day beat down, Australia’s attack unleashed their most brutal bowling of the series in a fearsome display at the SCG that left India broken as well as all but beaten in the match. → Read More
Australia v India 3rd Test: Aussies pull off three run outs in an innings for first time since 1991
The golden arm of Josh Hazlewood has shaped the series, but in a way that no one expected. → Read More
Australia v India SCG Test: Live day one coverage of the Third Test from Sydney
The cream, the bone, the white, the off-white, the ivory and the beige will all be missing at the Sydney Test this year. → Read More
South Africa v Australia Test series: Aussies faced with big decision as Lions propose radical rugby plan
Pressure is mounting on Australia’s cricket tour of South Africa following news the British and Irish Lions could be on the verge of cancelling their rugby odyssey to the country. → Read More
Australia v India first Test: Adam Gilchrist calls on Aussies to make mind up over Steve Smith captaincy
Adam Gilchrist has called for an end to the speculation over Steve Smith’s leadership future and believes he should be immediately promoted to vice-captain if Australia wants him back. → Read More