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Cricket Australia
Wed, June 22 2011
Kasprowicz backs Katich’s stand against part-time selectors
Australian Cricketers Association president Michael Kasprowicz believes the strident criticism that Simon Katich unleashed on the part-time selectors following his recent sacking will help increase the game's professionalism.
Tue, June 21 2011
Aussies to take part in Sri Lanka Premier League
Unlike BCCI's opposition to the Indian players participation in the Sri Lankan Premier League, the Cricket Australia is likely to allow its players to feature in the inaugural Twenty20 league, starting next month.
Wed, August 20 2014
Simon says, “Unfair”! And Katich is absolutely right!
As a Test team, Australia have struggled a touch over the last three years and is still in rebuilding phase.
Sun, June 12 2011
Australian selectors face minister’s ire over Katich sack
Out of favour Australian opener Simon Katich who was excluded from the list of cricketers offered central contracts by Cricket Australia found an unlikely supporter in country's federal defence minister Stephen Smith.
Sun, June 12 2011
Katich axe is pragmatic decision, asserts Chappell
Simon Katich's axing from Cricket Australia's list of contracted players might have outraged several former players but Ian Chappell feels it was a "pragmatic decision".
Sat, June 11 2011
Cricket Australia responsible for Ashes debacle, asserts Katich
Out-of-favour Australian batsman Simon Katich, who was dropped from the list of 25 contracted players, has blamed the country's cricket administrators for last summer's Ashes debacle against England at home.
Sat, June 11 2011
Angry Katich could have sued Cricket Australia
An angry and disappointed Simon Katich had the option of suing Cricket Australia under age discrimination laws after being dumped from the list of contracted players but he decided against such a move.
Fri, June 10 2011
Katich blasts selectors; vows to play for New South Wales
By Robert Smith
Simon Katich, a 56-Test veteran was stunned to be told last Tuesday that he was cut from Cricket Australia's 25-man list of contracted players for the 2011-12 season, despite being one of the country's most consistent performers.
Thu, June 09 2011
Katich’s axe was disappointing: Warne
Cricket Australia should not have stopped at just veteran batsman Simon Katich while axing 30-somethings from its list of contracted players, feels spin legend Shane Warne.
Thu, June 09 2011
Former Aussie players slam Cricket Australia for Katich axe
Cricket Australia's move to exclude Simon Katich from its list of 25 contracted players did not go down well with former Aussie greats, with Michael Slater terming the decision ludicrous.