Thoughts from the Dustbin (Free subscription) | 25/11/2009
... tomorrow, the long awaited test series against the West Indies. It will be Australia's first test since their [ahem] unsuccesful defence of the Ashes earlier this year. The touring team is relatively inexperienced, with the exception of Chris Gayle (who has returned after his quick trip back to Jamaica because of his mother's heart problems), but I don't imagine Australia will be showing any complacency....
Cricinfo (Free subscription) | 24/11/2009
One of the toughest things for Simon Katich since his Test return last year is his struggle to find a regular partner
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
• Cricket NSW head says Olympic venue could be used • Test cricket has been played at the SCG since 1882 The Sydney Cricket Ground risks losing its Ashes Test in 2011 after the head of Cricket New South Wales, Dave Gilbert, revealed ANZ Stadium would be considered as an alternative venue. In a move likely to anger the sport's traditionalists, Cricket NSW would be prepared to negotiate a...
Cricinfo (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
Stuart Clark will be happy to lead New South Wales when Simon Katich is away this summer
Cricinfo (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009
Simon Katich ranks New South Wales' Champions League Twenty20 win as one of the proudest moments of his career
The World of Cricket (Free subscription) | 22/10/2009
Well this week has been quite a quiet one in the world of cricket with only a few things to talk about but they are exciting things that are to be talked about including the return home of Marcus Trescothick, the big question of who is going to sign Matthew Hoggard up for next Season and of course the Champions League Twenty/20 is reaching its conclusion. Firstly it was no surprise when I turned on...
Dipz Cricket World (Free subscription) | 21/10/2009
It was total domination as it was predicted with New South Wales producing one there best performances in the competition to beat neighbours Victoria. It was a surprise how one sided the semi final was on a wicket at the Feroz Shah Kotla Pitch which has been much criticised during the Champions League. New South Wales knew that with there strong batting line if they got a competitive score on a wicket...
Cricinfo (Free subscription) | 18/10/2009
New South Wales' Simon Katich chose to field in a must-win game against Somerset in a League A game in Hyderabad
Cricinfo (Free subscription) | 16/10/2009
Simon Katich won the toss and chose to bat on a dry track which experts reckoned would provide the side batting first a score between 160 and 180
Cricinfo (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
Despite two comprehensive victories in a row, New South Wales captain Simon Katich isn't ready to believe his team are favourites to win this inaugural edition of the Champions League Twenty20
Cricinfo (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
It was with relief, and no amount of surprise, that Simon Katich said New South Wales would bat after he won the toss against Sussex,
Cricinfo (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009
Shane Watson will not be locked in as a long-term Test opener, according to Australia's chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch. Watson is the incumbent alongside Simon Katich, but Hilditch has declared Phillip Hughes will likely be recalled once back to hi
Cricinfo (Free subscription) | 09/10/2009
Simon Katich had few hesitations in batting first on what he termed "a typical wicket without a blade of grass" at the Feroz Shah Kotla
CricFever (Free subscription) | 07/10/2009
New South Wales One-day Name: New South Wales Blues Coach: Matthew Mott Captain: Simon Katich Founded: 1856 Home Ground: Sydney Cricket Ground ANZ Stadium Capacity: 40,002 First-class debut: Victoria in 1856 at Melbourne Cricket Ground Sheffield Shield wins: 45 Ford Ranger Cup wins: 9 KFC Twenty20 Big Bash wins: 1 Official Website: New South Wales Blues Players: Aaron Bird David Warner Dominic Thornely...
Thoughts from the Dustbin (Free subscription) | 07/10/2009
Well, we've a slight break in Aussie cricket - until the first of 7 ODIs in India on 25th October - so it seems the lads have gone home for the state cricket season and, in the case of the NSW and Victorian players, the Champion's League 20/20. I'm not really sure what the point of this is, but I'm sure I would be more interested if I was a Victorian or a New South Welsh man (??) - person (??) A fine...
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