Simon Katich

Cricketer and coach, Test player for Australia

Simon Katich - Cricketer and coach, Test player for Australia
Born

August 21st, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played international cricket for Australia from 2001 to 2010, primarily as a left-handed opening batsman. Achieved significant success in Test matches, where recorded over 4,000 runs, including multiple centuries. Served as a coach for the New South Wales team and contributed to the development of younger players in the sport. In the domestic circuit, represented teams such as Western Australia and the Sydney Sixers in T20 cricket.

Scored over 4,000 runs in Test cricket

Represented Australia in 56 Test matches

Played for Western Australia in domestic cricket

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