The Simon Katich Appreciation Society - Kat Is King

[Jamee999]

I saw a mini-interview with Katich recently where he said he's always considered himself a "top order batsman" and whilst his preferred position is three, he feels a lot more comfortable opening than he does at five or six.

What would Simon Katich know about his own batting that Richard doesn't?

 

[Richard]

I saw a mini-interview with Katich recently where he said he's always considered himself a "top order batsman" and whilst his preferred position is three, he feels a lot more comfortable opening than he does at five or six.

Not too surprised by that, and was always a bit dubious of him as far down as six, though his failures down there were disappointing nonetheless.

Ideally he'd have batted three (or four at worst) for Australia, but sadly the presence of Ricky Ponting has debarred that.

 

[Richard]

What would Simon Katich know about his own batting that Richard doesn't?

yourself. That's a Robbins-esque comment.

 

[Richard]

However in tests, he is on the road to becoming one of the game's best openers ever, Isn't he? Had he been slotted for the middle order (where he started), he'd be still in and out of the squad due to the presence of the Fab 4.

He's on the road to (indeed already is) one of the best openers of the September-'01-onwards time, but as I've said many times, I don't believe he'd have been much of a success (not a complete failure, but not that much of a success) as an opener before September '01.

If he was kept out for years by Dravid, Tendulkar, Laxman and Ganguly, he'd certainly probably not be the only one. Who knows how many Indian batsmen might've been at the least good Test players who've not got a game the last 7-8 years?

 

[honestbharani]

Love how he has come back after being out of contention for so long.. Provides all good players who toil in domestic cricket across the world a great inspiration.. For that alone, I love the man.......



Go Kat!!!!!

 

[LongHopCassidy]

He's on the road to (indeed already is) one of the best openers of the September-'01-onwards time, but as I've said many times, I don't believe he'd have been much of a success (not a complete failure, but not that much of a success) as an opener before September '01.

Not sure why that matters. You can only play what's put in front of you.

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

I personally prefer Omari Banks.

 

[inbox24]

I personally prefer Omari Banks.

I guess you're just banking on the wrong guy.

 

[Richard]

Not sure why that matters. You can only play what's put in front of you.

But as a batsman, what is put in front of you defines what you are.

You don't get the chance to prove yourself of the highest calibre, you aren't of the highest calibre.

It's tough, but that's life. Some are unlucky.

Of course, the unlucky are actually very lucky, as many people refuse to accept the degree to which the ease of batting has increased, and believe that someone averaging 50 since September '01 is the equal or near to of someone doing so before that date. Which, well, just isn't true.

 

[Richard]

I guess you're just banking on the wrong guy.

I'll mar you with woeful puns like that. (You need to be a Geordie to understand that)

In fact, you'll need a Taylor to repair your shirt after I've sorted it.

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

Not your best punning, Richard. But don't worry, I'll regayle you with some better ones.

 

[Richard]

It generally takes a bad one to start things off, you have to Garner the respect as the punning goes on, and Marshall the troops cunningly.

 

[GIMH]

Got a whole lara love for these puns

 

[Richard]

You're Sobbing overs the 'ole thing, IMO.

 

[GIMH]

All of Richard's posts in this thread have been puns

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

Bravo!

 

[Richard]

All of Richard's posts in this thread have been puns

DWTA, I had some early serious ones, I just like to bash it on the Boyce eventually and Hold, er, something a bit more lighthearted.

 

[Richard]

Bravo!

Been rare for me to win Davismeister's approval of late, must bottle this and keep Holding it forever, Willet ever let go? Not a chance.

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

Its been Weekes since I've read such amazing puns.

 

[Richard]

I think I've Ramdin the nail now, I am the Tim Whelan of CW with Whelan so rarely around these days.

(Wonder if Heath can do a forum-names-only-please!-related pun?)