IPL 2022: Simon Katich- England cricket head coach Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) coach Simon Katich is now a leading contender for the England cricket head coach job. The development comes weeks after England’s director of Cricket Rob Key spent time with Simon Katich in the commentary box during the recently-concluded Australia Tour of Pakistan. Follow all the live updates on InsideSport.IN
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The left-handed batter has spent quality time playing County Cricket and has brief knowledge about the competition. The Aussie has played for five-county sides- Lancashire, Derbyshire, Hampshire, Yorkshire and Durham with an average of 52.84 in first-class cricket comprising 58 centuries.
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“Katich is regarded as a tough and tenacious coach, in keeping with his style during his playing career,” wrote The Telegraph.
“Should England decide to split the head coaching role, and appoint separate red and white-ball coaches, Katich could be a contender for either job, but appears much likelier to be the red-ball coach,” it added.
- Katich has represented Australia in 56 Tests and amassed 4188 runs at an average of 45.03 during his illustrious career.
- He could be the proper fit for England whose majority of batters except Joe Root don’t know how to spend quality time at the crease.
- He is known for his ability to spend time and keep the scorecard ticking. His calm demeanour saw him making a thrice comeback to Australia national team.
- He could be a top mentor for English cricket ahead of next year’s Ashes as he knows the details of Australian cricket.
- Katich, 46, has spent quality time in coaching roles including GWS Giants in AFL. He coached RCB from IPL 2019 to 2021 where Kohli & Co finished 8th, 4th and 3rd respectively.
- He is the current head coach of Manchester Originals in The Hundred.
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