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| The skipper for a storm - Peter Roebuck |
| Sunday, January 13, 2008 |
12 January 2008
Simon Katich is the man to captain the Australian team in the event of any further calamities befalling the national side.
It is not that they need to placate a single cranky reporter. They need to reassure the Australian public that they mean to represent the country not only with skill and dedication, but also with grace. It has been missing. It is not so long ago that a distinguished politician was unceremoniously pushed off a podium.
Katich is a capable cricketer in superb form and a respected leader with a strong outlook. He has captained teams at every level and recently has led New South Wales and Derbyshire with distinction. Last week one of his county players spoke highly of him as a batsman and leader, praising his straightforward and intelligent approach to the game. Anyone watching the Blues this season will confirm that the team has been playing with renewed spirit and greater imagination than previously.
Brett Lee could be his right-hand man. Lee has enacted in his own career precisely the sort of transformation Australian supporters seem to seek from their national representatives. Attention was drawn in his younger days to an action that became ragged whenever he went wide of the crease. Harsh words were written about beamers sent down at disturbing moments. He might have sulked or sued. Instead, he confronted any weak points and has emerged not merely as a great bowler but also as an impressive man. Lee is not merely an outstanding figure in the Australian team. He is respected everywhere. It is a worthy enough aim for every teammate.
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