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...

Cricket

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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Clarke hospitalised with gastroenteritis

Michael Clarke

Andrew Wu Michael Clarke was taken to hospital on Sunday after a bout of gastroenteritis, Cricket Australia has confirmed.

Cricket

National contracts to spread the load

Cricket Australia

Chloe Saltau and Andrew Wu State of Australian cricket will be revealed when national contracts are handed out.

Cricket

Blackwell out to strike it rich in cup final

Alex Blackwell

Andrew Wu Alex Blackwell is used to pressure. For her, life and death situations are not merely a figure of speech saved for sporting contests.

Cricket

Tendulkar tipped to dominate

Sachin Tendulkar:

Andrew Wu Ravi Shastri backs ageing great to produce one last virtuoso series against Australia.

Cricket

Captain's scare takes shine off easy win

Australian batsman Michael Clarke .

Andrew Wu AUSTRALIA will have to complete their whitewash over the West Indies without their captain after Michael Clarke suffered a recurring hamstring injury in the hosts' five-wicket victory over the West...

Cricket

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.

Cricket

Lyon is leaving no stone unturned in his bid for Indian success

Nathan Lyon

Andrew Wu Australia's incumbent Test spinner is facing a challenge from Xavier Doherty.

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Windies and ODIs no longer big crowd-pullers

Andrew Wu sport dinkus

Andrew Wu The West Indies have entered the fray at the end of the Australian summer.

More gremlins in visitors' game than WACA strip

Australia's fast bowler Mitchell Starc.

Andrew Wu ALL THE rotations in the world by John Inverarity may not be enough to breathe life into this one-day series if the West Indies' lame surrender in Perth on Friday is a guide of their fortunes for the...

Cricket

Lyon gets in early for Indian scouting mission

Nathan Lyon of Australia

Andrew Wu AUSTRALIA'S incumbent Test spinner Nathan Lyon says he does not know what is required to succeed in India but has sought the counsel of Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting as he tries to unlock the...

Cricket

Collapso kings routed for 70

Jason Holder

Andrew Wu All the rotations in the world by John Inverarity may not be enough to breathe life into this one-day series if the West Indies' meek surrender in Perth on Friday is a guide to their fortunes for the...

Cricket

Collapso kings routed for 70

Australia's fast bowler Mitchell Starc.

Andrew Wu Australian paceman Mitchell Starc claimed 5-20 to help skittle the West Indies for 70. It took Australia less than 10 overs to reel in the modest target.

England stint a leg-up for Khawaja

Usman Khawaja

Andrew Wu Usman Khawaja's decision to play county cricket in England could reap an unexpected spinoff.

Cricket

Maxwell puts a spin on batting

Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell

Andrew Wu Glenn Maxwell wants to prove to his critics he has the substance to complement his flair.

Watson returns as juggling act begins for Indian tour

Shane Watson

Andrew Wu SHANE WATSON will make his comeback to international cricket later this week as Cricket Australia aims to juggle competing interests at home and overseas.