Katich Worries for Spinners' Future as Ashes Test Ignores Frontline Spin
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News18•04-01-2026, 15:26
Katich Worries for Spinners' Future as Ashes Test Ignores Frontline Spin
- •Simon Katich expressed concern over the future of spin bowling after Australia and England omitted frontline spinners from the 5th Ashes Test at SCG.
- •Australia's Todd Murphy and England's Shoaib Bashir were available but not selected, marking a rare instance for an SCG Test.
- •This is the first time since 1888 Australia has not fielded a spinner at the SCG, and the fourth time in the last six Tests.
- •Katich understands the selectors' decision due to pitch conditions but fears it hinders the development of future Test spinners.
- •England finished Day 1 on 211/3, with Joe Root (72*) and Harry Brook (78*) building a strong partnership.
Why It Matters: Katich warns that ignoring spinners in Tests could severely impact the development of future spin talent.
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