Simon Katich
Simon Katich is a former Australian cricketer and current cricket coach, recognized for his aggressive batting style and solid performances in both Test and One Day International formats. He played for Australia from 2001 to 2010 and was known for his remarkable ability to play spin, making him a key player in various series. After retiring, Katich transitioned into coaching and has contributed to the development of young cricketers, including presenting baggy green caps to new players, as seen during recent Test matches.
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Simon Katich will deputise for Adam Voges as Perth Scorchers head coach for the Global Super League in July.
Katich to fill in for Voges as Scorchers head coach at GSL 2026
Guyana· 2026-02-25
Simon Katich is part of the commentary panel for the series.
پاک آسٹریلیا پہلا ٹی ٹوئنٹی میچ کل کھیلا جائے گا
Pakistan· 2026-01-28
Australia’s post-match celebrations for our win over South Africa at the SCG in January 2009 was interrupted by a dispute between teammates Michael Clarke and Simon Katich.
How Andrew McDonald has guided the Australian cricket team to Ashes glory
Australia· 2025-12-22
Simon Katich provided commentary on the match, highlighting the bowlers' indiscipline.
A relentless Mitchell Starc turns the Gabba into an Ashes Death Star for Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Brendon McCullum and the England side against AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-06
Simon Katich described the slow over rate as 'ridiculous'.
Steve Smith and Australia slammed for their slow over rate on day one of the Gabba Test against Ben Stokes, Joe Root and EnglandAustralia· 2025-12-05
Simon Katich is recognized as a life member of Cricket NSW.
Cricket NSW revokes life membership after domestic violence convictionAustralia· 2025-12-01
Simon Katich described the pitch as brilliant during a commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live.
The Ashes 2025: Will rest of Australia-England be played on fast forward after two-day Perth Test?
United Kingdom· 2025-11-26
Simon Katich was forewarned about his Australian team future and expressed disappointment over being left off the Cricket Australia contract list.
The real stories behind Australian cricket’s most controversial selection callsAustralia· 2025-10-26
Simon Katich had a strong reaction after being cut from the contract list by Andrew Hilditch's panel in 2011.
Inside the history and culture of Test cricket selectorsAustralia· 2025-10-24
Simon Katich was invalided out of the series due to a torn Achilles.
Stuart Broad Ashes swipe about Australia’s 2025 team being as bad as 2010-11 is only loosely based in factAustralia· 2025-10-15
Simon Katich was among the Australian players dismissed by Amit Mishra in his debut Test match.
'I was depressed': Amit Mishra opens up on career gap after announcing retirement from cricket | Cricket News
India· 2025-09-04
Katich scored 157 runs in the 2008 Barbados Test.
First look at Barbados pitch as Australia prepare for uncertain West Indies surfacesAustralia· 2025-06-23
Simon Katich presented Cooper Connolly with his baggy green cap.
Australia player ratings for second Test in GalleAustralia· 2025-02-09
