Simon Katich retired because Australia wanted him to

Simon
Katich announced his retirement from First Class cricket earlier
this week, ending a career that began when Mark Taylor and Paul
Keating occupied the most coveted offices in the country. He leaves
with a reputation as a hardworking player who moved up the order as
his career progressed, starting at six and finishing facing the new
pill.



Katich also leaves with a reputation
for spirit;