Ben Horne

Sydney

Writer at CODE Sports

I'm a cricket writer for News Corp Australia. My views are my own.

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Sammy-Jo Johnson opens up about friendship with fellow Lismore native Adam Gilchrist ahead of final against Qld

1 month ago | codesports.com.au | Ben Horne

It’s a long time ago since Adam Gilchrist left Lismore, but a part of him never left at all. Hidden quietly is the Gilchrist family’s close bond with NSW Breakers star Sammy-Jo Johnson, who at age 32 is out to break her team’s and her own personal drought in the WNCL final against her former team, Queensland, on Sunday in Brisbane.
Sammy-Jo Johnson opens up about friendship with fellow Lismore native Adam Gilchrist ahead of final against Qld

1 month ago | news.com.au | Ben Horne

It’s a long time ago since Adam Gilchrist left Lismore, but a part of him never left at all. Hidden quietly is the Gilchrist family’s close bond with NSW Breakers star Sammy-Jo Johnson, who at age 32 is out to break her team’s and her own personal drought in the WNCL final against her former team, Queensland, on Sunday in Brisbane.
Pat Cummins’ baby daughter Edith; Wife Rebecca; plans to take family on the road in 2025

2 months ago | codesports.com.au | Ben Horne

Pat Cummins has opened up for the first time on the joys of becoming a father to a daughter and his plans to take his growing family on the road this year. Cummins is absent from Australia’s Champions Trophy campaign which launches on Saturday night in Pakistan as he continues to rehabilitate a niggling ankle injury and spend quality time with three-week old daughter, Edith.
Australia v Sri Lanka 1st ODI: Live score, scorecard, how to watch, updates

2 months ago | codesports.com.au | Ben Horne

LiveAustralian TeamsDon't miss out on the headlines from Australian Teams. Followed categories will be added to My News. Spencer Johnson will receive his big break in international cricket today as he steps out of the shadow of Mitchell Starc in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka will bat first after winning the toss for the opening ODI, and they’ll have to face up to an in-form Johnson straight away.
One-day icon Bevan honours Jones after hall of fame surprise

2 months ago | codesports.com.au | Ben Horne

One-day genius Michael Bevan has used his induction into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame to pay tribute to another pioneer who was given an even greater honour. At the start of this season, Cricket Australia ran a competition to re-name the domestic one-day cup, and it came down to a two-horse race between the “finisher” Bevan and Mr ‘One Day Magic’ Dean Jones.
Christina Matthews entered into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

2 months ago | thewest.com.au | Ben Horne

Christina Matthews’ first baggy green cap wasn’t the embroidered treasure the players receive today. It had a badge that was patently sewn on, “like you might buy at a souvenir shop.”In many ways the stitched together hat summed up the challenges of an era where Matthews, the latest inductee into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame says female players were made to feel like a bit of an add on.
Australia squad for Test tour of Sri Lanka: Cooper Connolly, Nathan McSweeney selected, Mitchell Marsh axed

Jan 8, 2025 | news.com.au | Daniel Cherny |Ben Horne

Glenn Maxwell’s dream of a Test return is all but over after the veteran all-rounder missed out on a recall for the series in Sri Lanka beginning later this month. There is bad news too for Peter Handscomb, Mitch Marsh and Adam Zampa, all of whom have missed out. As already revealed, 21-year-old West Australian spinning all-rounder Cooper Connolly has been named for his first Test tour, while Nathan McSweeney is back after being dropped ahead of the Boxing Day Test.
Australia vs India, first Test: Josh Hazlewood press conference reaction

Nov 24, 2024 | cairnspost.com.au | Daniel Cherny |Ben Horne

Pat Cummins has emphatically denied there is a split in the Australian change room after Josh Hazlewood came under fire for comments which critics said illustrated “cracks” in the team. “No, not at all,” Cummins said. “It’s a really tight unit. It’s probably one of the tightest teams I’ve ever played with. We really enjoy playing cricket together. “We’ve been through a lot the last few years, the core group. So there’s no problems there. “Everyone gets along really well.
Australia v India Test: Day 4 live scores, start time, odds, 2024 highlights

Nov 24, 2024 | codesports.com.au | Ben Horne

Josh Hazlewood has defended Pat Cummins’ light preparation for the Border-Gavaskar trophy on a day he described as one of the toughest the champion Australian attack has endured. Cummins’ preparation for the series has been put under the microscope after he opted not to play any Sheffield Shield matches for NSW and was rested by Australian selectors for the final ODI against Pakistan in Perth.
Australia v India, First Test, Day 3: live scores, odds, updates

Nov 23, 2024 | codesports.com.au | Ben Horne

Would the real Marnus Labuschagne please stand up? Pressure is mounting on Australia’s out of sorts No.3 to rediscover his identity or risk becoming a target for selectors with India on the verge of running away with the first Test. Labuschagne and Australia’s batsmen are under pressure to deliver a major improvement in their second innings, with the Queensland captain quickly approaching a crossroads in his career if he can’t turn it around against India.