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Times turn for Katich

Peter English
Peter English
25-Feb-2013
Simon Katich brought up his hundred with a fluent boundary, South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Durban, 1st day, March 6, 2009

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First Bob Simpson, the former Australia captain and coach, helped Simon Katich revive his batting. Now he’s assisting him with his bowling, writes the Australian’s Peter Lalor.
If Simpson can do the same thing for the opener's tweak as he did for his batting, England's batsmen need be warned. Katich, Marcus North and Michael Clarke have all been told to work on their part-time spin in preparation for England, an indication the only frontline spinner on the tour, Nathan Hauritz, may not be first choice. Captain Ricky Ponting has been reluctant to use Katich in the past, but a couple of key cameos by the left-hander during the South African tour converted the captain, who has now vowed to use him more often.

Peter English is former Australasia editor of ESPNcricinfo