The Simon Katich dumping

How badly was Simon Katich shafted by Cricket Australia? Yes, there was an aging team with Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey electing to play on, but we all know the real reason why Simon Katich was dumped was his 2009 altercation with future test captain Michael Clarke at the SCG. It had nothing to do with form, if anything, it was Ponting's form that was on the wane - he was finished.

The decision to axe the most accomplished test batsman of the previous three years was highlighted when Katich also lost his Cricket Australia contract at the time of his dumping. I have to question the abilities of chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch, he was unduly influenced by Clarke who appeared unwilling to play with him after it was reported Simon grabbed Clarke by the throat. It has been said of Katich that if you don't get on with him then you just aren't a good bloke. He is that type of guy - I don't doubt that for a minute.

When Simon Katich retired from leading the Perth Scorchers T20 team in 2014, his cricketing career has come to an end. He played on a long time after his test axing for Lancashire, New South Wales and the Perth Scorchers. He took up a post as the development coach for Greater Western Sydney football club missing Perth Scorchers champions league T20 campaign in India, the side really missed his leadership ability. Now he has some experience in coaching Aussie rules football, let's hope he brings some of his experience back to coaching cricket.