MI Cape Town appoint Simon Katich as head coach
What's the story
South Africa T20 league franchise Mumbai Indians Cape Town have appointed Australia's Simon Katich as their head coach. Meanwhile, former South African batter Hashim Amla will be their batting coach. The news comes a day after Mahela Jayawardene resigned as head coach of IPL's Mumbai Indians. The inaugural SAT20 League is scheduled to be played in January-February next year. Here are further details.
Twitter Post
Here is the official announcement
WELCOME, COACH KATICH! 🙌
— MI Cape Town (@MICapeTown) September 15, 2022
We are eXXcited to announce that Simon Katich has joined the #OneFamily and will be the Head Coach of MI Cape Town! 💙
Read more here: https://t.co/36VSv8n7F0 #OneFamily #MICapeTown #SA20 @SA20_League pic.twitter.com/BFBigOjVvv
Statement
Absolute honor to join MI Cape Town: Katich
"It is an absolute honor to be offered the position of head coach for MI Cape Town. It is always special to put together a new team, hone skills and build a team culture. I look forward to ensuring that MI Cape Town develops into a team that leverages local talent and has MI core values at its heart," said Katich in a statement.
Others
MI Cape Town have roped in several others
Besides appointing Katich, MI Cape Town have named former New Zealand batsman James Pamment as their fielding coach. He also has a similar role with the five-time IPL champions. Meanwhile, former South African player and domestic coach Robin Peterson will be the General Manager of MI Cape Town. As stated, Hashim Amla will serve as the side's batting coach.
Players
First group of players
In August, the CSA league had asked the franchises to submit a list of five players for the first group. The principle followed would be one South African, three foreigners with not more than two from the same country, and an uncapped player. MI Cape Town's first group of players includes Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan, and Dewald Brevis.
Experience
Katich is an experienced campaigner
Katich has worked in a similar capacity in the T20 franchise circuit. He has served as assistant to Jacques Kallis at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Later, he became the head coach of RCB. Katich also operated as an assistant coach of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Earlier this year, Manchester Originals finished as the runners-up of the men's Hundred under Katich.