Andrew Wu

Andrew Wu

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

Cricket

Text message fires up Warner and results in official 'please explain'

Andrew Wu Picture of story on IPL corruption with Warner's image alongside Sreesanth the trigger.

Cricket

Warner incensed after image linked him to IPL corruption

Warner

Andrew Wu An early morning text message from a friend in Australia is believed to have sparked the Twitter tirade from David Warner that has resulted in the opener being reported by Cricket Australia for an...

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Haddin twist - gloveman to be Test vice-captain

Brad Haddin

Andrew Wu, Chloe Saltau The soap opera that has been Australian cricket will take another twist on Wednesday when Brad Haddin is confirmed as the new Test vice-captain, raising implications for the short-term future of...

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Haddin's new role has Wade on back foot

Brad Haddin

Andrew Wu and Chloe Saltau Soap opera that has been Australian cricket will take another twist on Wednesday.

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Past captains believe Watson is key to wresting back urn from old foe

watson

Andrew Wu To many, Shane Watson was the face of Australia's failure in India but the last two men to lead the country to Ashes glory in England - Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh - believe he is the key to wresting...

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Surprise as Smith chosen for India tour

Steve Smith

Andrew Wu Smith's own shock was mild compared to that of many others around the country.

Bravado returns as sweep looms

The Tonk

Andrew Wu Australia have their eyes set on a second whitewash of the summer when they tackle West Indies in game four of their one-day international series in Sydney on Friday.

After captain Clarke's record-breaking year, focus quickly shifts towards India and the old enemy

Michael Clarke

Andrew Wu The year was only five days old but Michael Clarke had already stamped his mark on 2012. When the Australian captain strode to the wicket midway through the final session on the first day of the...

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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...

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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.

Cricket

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.

CA to rotate pacemen for tough Ashes tour

Mitchell Starc

Andrew Wu STAND BY for more in-form Australian fast bowlers missing Tests.

Ins and outs

The Hussey brothers; Michael and David.

Andrew Wu Michael Hussey's shock retirement forces a re-evaluation of the selection criteria leading into next year's Ashes series.

Ashes rethink has some bolters back in the mix

Usman Khawaja

Andrew Wu ''THE ground rules have changed.'' Michael Hussey's shock retirement has not only left Australia with a gaping hole in the top six but has also forced a re-evaluation of the selection criteria...

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Come in spinner

Adam Zampa

Andrew Wu, Sydney Former chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns urges a punt on unheralded leg-spinners Adam Zampa and Cameron Boyce.

Who? Selectors have option of unknown spin duo

Adam Zampa

Andrew Wu FORMER chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns has urged Australia to take a punt on unheralded leg-spinners Adam Zampa and Cameron Boyce for the Test tour of India with a view to developing them for the...

Haddin in ODI frame

Recall: Brad Haddin could be brought back into the one-day team.

Chris Barrett and Andrew Wu, Sydney National selector John Inverarity forecasts recall to Australia's one-day team for Brad Haddin.

Haddin tipped for recall over limited time

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NSW cricketer Brad Haddin before a training session at Manuka Oval.
The Canberra Times
26 November
Photo: Jay Cronan

Chris Barrett, Andrew Wu NATIONAL selector John Inverarity has forecast a recall for Brad Haddin to Australia's one-day team for the series against Sri Lanka and West Indies, while the country's Twenty20 captain George...

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Baby bump for Watson plans

Shane Watson and his wife Lee Furlong.

Andrew Wu Shane Watson could miss Test during tour of India to fly home for the birth of his first child.

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Father-to-be Watson adds to selection headaches

2nd Test:Day 2. Australia v Sri Lanka. Australia's Shane Watson in action at the MCG.27 December 2012.The Age Sport.Picture Sebastian Costanzo.

Andrew Wu SHANE WATSON is expected to put family before country and could miss a Test during the tour of India to fly home for the birth of his first child, creating another dilemma for national selectors.