Andrew Wu

Andrew Wu

Andrew Wu writes on cricket and AFL for The Sydney Morning Herald

Not rocket science, old mate

Shane Warne.

Andrew Wu Shane Warne would be accused of handing jobs to the boys if he was in charge of the hiring and firing at Cricket Australia.

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Warne's rapid review looks after old-guard

Andrew Wu dinkus

Andrew Wu Shane Warne would be accused of handing jobs to the boys if he was in charge of the hiring and firing at Cricket Australia.

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Injury scare for Warner

Australia's David Warner

Andrew Wu David Warner has been ruled out of the first two one-dayers against the West Indies.

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Watson on front foot for India

Shane Watson

Andrew Wu Shane Watson has gone back to the classroom and added the sweep shot to his arsenal.

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Watto backs Henriques for India

Moises Henriques

Andrew Wu SHANE WATSON has endorsed Moises Henriques to tour India as Australia's Test all-rounder, saying his NSW teammate was in career-best form.

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Hughes to get head-start for Indian tour

Phil Hughes

Andrew Wu Opening batsmen set to miss the three matches of the one-day series against the Windies.

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Hussey's Test spot still open: Langer

Justin Langer

Andrew Wu Australia's former batting coach says there is no single player 'smashing the door down'.

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Hughes rested from Manuka to prepare for India

Phillip Hughes

Andrew Wu In-form Australian batsman Phillip Hughes will miss next week's one-day international against the West Indies at Manuka Oval so he can have extra time acclimatising on the subcontinent before next...

No obvious candidate to take over from Hussey, says Langer

Australia Cricket training at MCG. Ricky Ponting talks to batting coach Justin Langer     at practice  session this morning. Picture by  Vince Caligiuri ,The Age  21st December  2011

Andrew Wu AUSTRALIA'S former batting coach Justin Langer does not believe there is any player ''smashing the door down'' to take Michael Hussey's position in the top six.

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Leap from seventh to a whisker from the top not impossible

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 11:  George Bailey of Australia bats during game one of the Commonwealth Bank One Day International series between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on January 11, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.  (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Chris Barrett, Andrew Wu REMARKABLY, underachieving Australia could vault from a world ranking of seventh to within a fraction of top spot in the next three weeks and George Bailey, the captain in the shortest format, admits...

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Bailey 'irked' by lack of success

George Bailey

Andrew Wu and Chris Barrett Underachieving Australia could remarkably vault from seventh to within a fraction of top spot.

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Steady Smith throws his bat in the ring for India tour selection

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25:  Steve Smith of the Blues bats during day two of the Sheffield Shield match between the New South Wales Blues and the Western Australia Warriors at Blacktown International Sportspark on January 25, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Andrew Wu THE transformation of Steve Smith continues and when word gets out to national selectors of his latest deeds he could be joining fellow Renaissance man Phillip Hughes on the plane to India next month.

Hussey on shaky ground after ODI axing

David Hussey

Andrew Wu David Hussey's future as an international player appears bleak after the veteran was dumped.

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Uncertain future for David Hussey after ODI axing

Hussey

Andrew Wu David Hussey's future as an international player appears bleak after the veteran was dumped from an Australian squad for the second time this week.

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Henriques' effort goes unrewarded by selectors failing to show up

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24:  Moises Henriques of the Blues celebrates getting the wicket of Nathan Coulter-Nile of the Warriors during day one of the Sheffield Shield match between the New South Wales Blues and the Western Australia Warriors at Blacktown International Sportspark on January 24, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Andrew Wu MOISES HENRIQUES deemed NSW's Sheffield Shield match important enough to warrant catching an 11th-hour flight - but not so national selectors, none of whom were present to witness the final audition...

Watson to come back via club competition

Shane Watson

Andrew Wu, Chloe Saltau SHANE WATSON will take his first steps towards next month's tour of India this weekend when he makes his comeback to competitive cricket with his grade club Sutherland.

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Watson set for rest as selectors play it safe

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 27: Shane Watson of Australia walks out to bat after the lunch break during day two of the Second Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 27, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)?WATTS.jpg

Andrew Wu SHANE WATSON is set to miss this week's Sheffield Shield match for NSW as Cricket Australia takes a conservative approach to the comeback of the Test vice-captain.

SCG chief defends decision

Soggy finish: The SCG under water.

Andrew Wu But Rodney Cavalier cannot guarantee there will not be a repeat of bizarre circumstances.

Freak weather occurrence could happen again, but larger covers are ruled out

Australia cricket team vs Sri Lanka in the International One day cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground .Fans with a giant beer snake made of cups asPlay is suspended until further notice due to wet weather at the SCG.Photography Brendan Espositosmh,20th January,2012Photography Brendan Espositosmh,20th January,2012

Andrew Wu SCG Trust chairman Rodney Cavalier cannot guarantee there will not be a repeat of the bizarre circumstances that led to Sunday night's controversial finish to the one-dayer against Sri Lanka.

Watson not ready yet

Shane Watson

Andrew Wu Shane Watson set to miss this week's Sheffield Shield match for New South Wales.