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Katich to fill in for Voges as Scorchers head coach at GSL 2026

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:12:14 GMT

Guyana Amazon Warriors, Perth Scorchers and Desert Vipers are confirmed for the tournament, while two more teams are yet to be identified

Katich to continue in charge of Manchester Originals men's team

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:19:11 GMT

Stephen Parry let go after two seasons as head coach of Originals women

'Absolutely has the skill': Watson backs Green as Test opener

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:06:30 GMT

The former Australia allrounder was one who made a success of moving up the order

Shane Bond appointed MI Emirates head coach

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:08:06 GMT

Parthiv Patel, Vinay Kumar and James Franklin are part of the coaching staff too, while Robin Singh is the general manager - cricket

Boucher frontrunner to take over from Jayawardene as Mumbai Indians head coach

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 17:25:22 GMT

Simon Katich takes over as head coach at MI Cape Town in the SA20 league, Hashim Amla named batting coach

Simon Katich suggests 24hr turnaround between eliminator and final 'needs to be looked at'

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 22:58:02 GMT

Manchester Originals coach wants changes to Hundred play-off system

Katich resigns as assistant coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 19:06:41 GMT

In his official communication to the franchise, Katich said he was uncomfortable staying inside the IPL bubble and away from his family

IPL 2022: Brian Lara, Dale Steyn join Sunrisers' support staff; Tom Moody returns as coach

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:57:35 GMT

Former RCB head coach Katich will be Moody's deputy while Badani has been named the fielding coach and scout

Lockie Ferguson set to make Manchester Originals debut following recovery from injury

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Originals had lined up Anrich Nortje as Ferguson's replacement but the latter returned to fitness sooner than expected

Australian players set for IPL exodus to the Maldives

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

There are close to 40 Australians in the IPL bubble comprising players, coaching staff and commentators

Virat Kohli's mentorship and never-say-die attitude vital for RCB, says coach Simon Katich

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Also says it's unfair to judge Kohli's batting "purely on the numbers" in IPL 2020

'Nerves and hesitation' - Kohli disappointed with Royal Challengers Bangalore batting

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Head coach Simon Katich adds that the team 'ran out of steam'

'Went much better than expected' - Kohli on his first net session after lockdown

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Head coach Simon Katich impressed with timing the batsmen showed after months of downtime

RCB will show faith in youngsters and local players, says Simon Katich

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

In other news, they have hired a sports psychologist with an emphasis on mental conditioning

Mike Hesson: 'Wilful breach of IPL bubble will have strong consequences'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

RCB captain Virat Kohli, too, urges his players not to violate rules

Could IPL 2020 take place overseas?

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

RCB coach Katich is open to Australia or SA hosting it, while SLC has proposed Sri Lanka as a venue

There's no question, Virat Kohli is the RCB captain - Simon Katich

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

New head coach along with the team director Mike Hesson outline their vision for IPL 2020 and beyond

Simon Katich formalised as list management consultant with Perth Scorchers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former captain's consulting role becomes official, as Beau Casson and Matt Mason also join the Scorchers coaching staff under Adam Voges

RCB support staff overhaul: Kirsten and Nehra out, Hesson and Katich in

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Decision taken in response to bottom-place finishes in two of the last three IPL seasons

Jacques Kallis, Simon Katich part ways with Kolkata Knight Riders

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Under the duo, KKR made three straight playoffs from 2016 to 2018

Simon Katich named as coach of Manchester's Hundred team

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former Australia opener becomes first coach to be officially named for next year's new competition

CA chief Roberts targets Ponting, Waugh as mentors

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

"I think it's really important that we do involve those ex-players in the game more and give them a stronger voice"

'We're not going to win s**t' - Clarke hits out at 'nice' Australia

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former captain endorses David Warner's aggressive style, but old adversary Simon Katich says he's 'missing the point'

'Pretty confident' with Narine's bowling action - Katich

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach also suggested his team was well equipped to deal with the absence of Gautam Gambhir as top-order anchor and captain

England concern over WACA wet patches

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Trevor Bayliss suggested the pitch could be "dangerous" after water crept under the covers in Perth overnight and delayed play on the final day

Katich lashes CA over BBL $33 million loss claim

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich has attacked Cricket Australia over the board's claim that it is being generous by offering pay rises despite losing A$33 million over the early seasons of the Big Bash League

Australia cricketers oppose CA XI in Matador Cup

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australia's cricketers have stated their opposition to the use of Cricket Australia development teams in domestic competitions, heightening scrutiny around the CA XI to take part in this year's Matador Cup

Simon Katich named KKR assistant coach

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former Australia batsman Simon Katich has been appointed Kolkata Knight Riders' assistant coach, days after the IPL franchise named Jacques Kallis as their head coach

Katich retires from T20s, ends playing career

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich has announced his retirement from T20s, thus ending his career as a player in all forms of the game

Arafat holds his nerve in One-Over Eliminator

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Yasir Arafat took 2 for 1 in the One-Over Eliminator to deliver Perth Scorchers a thrilling win over the Sydney Sixers

BBL faces delicate balancing act

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Money isn't a worry for the Big Bash League organisers this year. However, the tournament built more around celebrity culture rather than quality cricket, still faces a challenge

Watson joins ACA executive

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shane Watson has replaced his former opening partner Simon Katich on the executive committee of the Australian Cricketers Association

CA admits mistake in dropping Katich

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

CA has admitted that their handling of Katich, in dropping the senior in June 2011, was a mistake on their part as the Test team would have benefited from his experience

Batsmen must be self-reliant - Katich

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich has a simple piece of advice for those players fighting to establish themselves as consistent run-makers at state and international level - no one else can do it for you

Holland outshines Katich comeback

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich's comeback fifty was overshadowed by Jon Holland's impressive display with the ball, as Victoria downed Western Australia by 59 runs

Katich signs off successful summer

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:20 GMT

Manchester's infamous rain may have delayed Lancashire's promotion celebrations but Simon Katich departs for a brighter climate this weekend content he has fully contributed to their successful return to Division One.

Katich dazzles but rain holds Lancs

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A dazzling century by Simon Katich helped power promotion-chasing Lancashire to the brink of a first-innings lead against Worcestershire

Lancs lean heavily on Katich, Prince

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

For all that Lancashire sit contentedly atop the Division Two table, their batting order in 2013 has displayed all the stability of a post-war Italian government.

Katich double ton tips crucial clash

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former Australia batsman Simon Katich's sensational double-century put Lancashire in control on the third day of their top-of-the-table clash against Northamptonshire.

Katich shows countrymen how to do it

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The day before his countrymen begin their attempt to regain the Ashes, Simon Katich registered his second century of the season to put Lancashire in a strong position

Katich ton gives Lancs edge

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich scored his first century of the season, and his first for his new club, to guide Lancashire close to Essex's first innings score with wickets in hand

Katich sees Lancs home in a breeze

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich hit a match-winning 57 from 37 balls to lead Lancashire to a five-wicket win over Surrey at Guildford.

Katich heads off Lancashire problems

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich is a pretty hard-headed cricketer. That, at least, was proved literally true when he was declared fit for this game against Gloucestershire

Katich builds chance for victory push

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

In a week where aging Australian batsmen have been in the headlines, Simon Katich gave Lancashire a chance to pressure Kent on the final day at Old Trafford

Katich and Prince double Lancs money

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich and Ashwell Prince put on a 181-run stand that could be the sign of thing to come for Lancashire's opponents in Division Two

Paine guides Hurricanes to easy win

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Hobart Hurricanes announced themselves as a force to be reckoned with after a dominant victory over Perth Scorchers in freezing conditions in Hobart

Katich heads for Lancashire

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich, the experienced Australian batsman, will be available for the entire 2013 season as Lancashire aim to make a speedy return to Division One of the championship.

'We got what we deserved' - Katich

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

It's usually the captain's duty to perform the post mortem after even the most grisly of defeats, but Perth Scorchers' skipper Marcus North couldn't bring himself to face the (admittedly tiny) press corps after his team's three-wicket defeat to Delhi Dare

Somerset left again with blood, sweat and tears

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

An fifth-wicket stand of 54 between Simon Katich and Sean Ervine saw Hampshire into the final after Somerset struggled to 125

Katich earns Hampshire victory

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich guided Hampshire to a comfortable four-wicket CB40 win over Durham with a perfectly judged half-century

Katich ends Australian first-class career

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich has announced his retirement from first-class cricket in Australia, ending a Sheffield Shield career that spanned 16 seasons for Western Australia and New South Wales

Katich hundred begins Hampshire payback

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich wants to pay back Hampshire for helping to turn him into a Test cricketer - and an unbeaten 180 against Yorkshire will do for a start

Hampshire struggle despite Balcombe's eight

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

David Balcombe took eight wickets but it was Gloucestershire who ended the second day in control

Warriors move for Katich

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Western Australian cricket officials have sought permission from Cricket New South Wales to speak to Simon Katich about ending his first-class career in his home state

Tigers thwarted by Rohrer and Lalor

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Tasmania were thwarted in their push for an outright Sheffield Shield victory over New South Wales in Canberra thanks to a determined ninth-wicket stand

Katich reprimanded over Clarke comments

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich is looking forward to putting his disciplinary hearing behind him after he escaped suspension from Cricket Australia for cutting comments he made about Michael Clarke in October

Patterson debut ton powers NSW

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Kurtis Patterson became the youngest batsman to score a century in Sheffield Shield as New South Wales took an overwhelming lead of 291 against Western Australia at the SCG.

Katich disciplinary hearing delayed

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich's disciplinary hearing before Cricket Australia over his comments about Michael Clarke has been delayed until December

Blues pressing for outright

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

New South Wales were pressing for outright points against South Australia having enforced the follow-on when rain brought another early finish on day three of the Sheffield Shield match

Blues reinforcements vanquish Redbacks

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

International reinforcements benefited New South Wales as David Warner, Steve Smith and Doug Bollinger took the Blues to a 23-run limited overs victory over South Australia

Katich to face CA hearing for Clarke comments

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich, the Australia batsman, has been reported under the CA code of behaviour provisions covering detrimental public comment

Katich, Rohrer hundreds earn Blues a draw

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich and Ben Rohrer both scored impressive centuries under pressure to deny Victoria a win at the SCG, where the Bushrangers had to settle for first-innings points

Clarke played part in ending my Test career - Katich

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich has suggested he will never be chosen for Australia so long as the team is led by Michael Clarke

Cummins will have mixed emotions - McDermott

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Craig McDermott says the fact that he started out young helps him coach bowlers like Pat Cummins and James Pattinson

Casson taken to hospital

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Beau Casson's return to cricket with New South Wales has taken a most unfortunate turn after the former Australian left-arm wrist spinner was taken to hospital

Redbacks sturdy despite Katich strikes

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

South Australia's batsmen made a firm start to their opening Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales, though it might have been better than a stumps score of 4 for 309

Katich relinquishes New South Wales captaincy

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich has given up the captaincy of New South Wales and the spinner Steve O'Keefe appointed

Warner, Watson the major threats - Vettori

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Daniel Vettori hopes Royal Challengers Bangalore can carry forward their momentum from the group phase and win their first trophy

Players chase unpaid IPL 2010 money

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich and Ramnaresh Sarwan are among a group of cricketers still owed contract payments from the BCCI for the 2010 Twenty20 Indian Premier League

Hampshire sign Katich, release Pothas

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Hampshire have signed Simon Katich as their overseas player for next season but released Nic Pothas,

Katich wishes Hughes well for Tests

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australia's dumped opener, Simon Katich, has said he has no ill feelings towards Phillip Hughes, as Australia prepare for their first Test series since Katich lost his contract this year

Ponting's local knowledge in demand

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A consequence of Simon Katich's removal from the Australian team is that Ricky Ponting is the only member of the Sri Lanka tour squad to have played a Test match on the island.

New South Wales captain Katich signs with Perth

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich has become the first player to sign up with a Big Bash League team outside his current state after it was confirmed he would join the Perth Scorchers this summer

Watson disappointed by Katich axing

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shane Watson has joined Ricky Ponting in expressing disappointment at the axing of his opening partner Simon Katich from the contracts list by Cricket Australia earlier this month

Katich's omission a shock to me - Ponting

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ricky Ponting has said he was shocked by the decision to drop Simon Katich from Cricket Australia's list of centrally contracted players

Minister pans selectors over Katich

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich's contentious sacking has moved the federal defence minister, Stephen Smith, to make his own unbridled attack on the national selectors.

Action against Katich unlikely - Sutherland

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

James Sutherland, the Cricket Australia chief executive, doubts any action will be taken against Simon Katich.

Katich shakes Australian cricket

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich has announced that he will play on for New South Wales after being axed from Cricket Australia's contract list on Tuesday, a decision he slammed as "ridiculous"

Katich upset over 'unfair' treatment

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich, the Australia opening batsman, has broken his silence over not receiving a central contract, telling the Australian that he has not been treated fairly

Cuts shouldn't stop with Katich - Warne

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shane Warne has said the Australian selectors should not have stopped with Simon Katich when they chose to remove ageing players.

Promoted David Hussey feels for Katich

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

David Hussey has said he empathises with Simon Katich after the Test opener was left out of Cricket Australia's contract list on Tuesday

Australian cricket can't afford to lose Katich - Marsh

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australian cricket cannot afford to lose Simon Katich from Sheffield Shield ranks already thin on experience, the players union chief Paul Marsh has said.

Worst day for Hussey's best man

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Cruel arithmetic dictated that only one of Simon Katich and Mike Hussey would be handed a Cricket Australia contract.

Katich cut from contract list

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich's Test career is effectively at an end after he was denied a Cricket Australia contract.

Katich eyes Sydney return

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Injured Australia opener Simon Katich claims he could be fit in time for the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney

Injured Katich ruled out of series

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich doesn't think he has played his last Test despite a painful Achilles tear ruling him out of the rest of the Ashes series

Katich waits on injury

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich will have to wait until Tuesday morning to discover whether he has any chance of playing in the third Ashes Test after suffering a painful Achilles injury

Rough diamond for Katich, golden day for England

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the opening day in Adelaide where England made a stunning start

Resurgent Hussey gives Australia the edge

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Ashes contest lived up its billing of being too close to call on a fluctuating day at the Gabba

Ponting concedes his legacy is on the line

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australia's captain Ricky Ponting has admitted to having one eye on his legacy as he approaches the final years of a formidable Test career

Katich and North wary of Anderson threat

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australia will be looking to the heavens in the build-up to the Ashes opener, after another showery morning increased the probability of a seaming wicket for the first Test at the Gabba

Ponting's lapse adds to Australia's struggles

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Tasmania lost Ricky Ponting and two of his team-mates as they attempted to reach the 163 needed for victory in an action-packed match

Doug Bollinger back to 100% fitness

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Doug Bollinger declared himself fully fit after bowling in the SCG nets on Thursday

Katich and Bollinger in Ashes fitness race

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich and Doug Bollinger will have only one first-class match to prepare for the opening Ashes Test

Broken thumb hurts Simon Katich

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Simon Katich has added to Australia's injury concerns ahead of the Ashes as he battles to recover from a broken thumb

Dhoni leads ICC Test Team of Year

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

India's captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, has been named as captain of the ICC's Test Team of the Year, an honour he also claimed in 2009, in a line-up that also includes two other players, Sachin Tendulkar and Dale Steyn, from last year's selection

Minor injury worries ahead of first Test

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The common theme as Australia and India prepare for the Test has been niggles and minor discomforts that have made both the sides take precautionary measures

Watson, Katich power Australians

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The Australians had a satisfactory first day of cricket on their tour of India. Two of their batsmen scored centuries without much fuss, and two others seemed on the way

Sehwag wary against short ball - Johnson

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Mitchell Johnson, the Australia fast bowler, has identified Virender Sehwag as the main obstacle to his team's bowling attack, one he felt he can overcome by subjecting to a barrage of short balls

Chance for Australia to test bench strength

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The tour game against Board President's XI is important for Australia from a selection point of view, and will help India gauge the form and fitness of players like Sreesanth and Gautam Gambhir who are returning from injury