One of the highlights of my career was opening the batting with Simon Katich and I'm thrilled to have him on this week's episode of Lessons Learnt with the Greats. Kat was one of the toughest and most resilient players to don the Baggy Green and loved getting into the contest, which I know as both his teammate and opponent. Kat's insights into batting, coaching and the mental side of the game make this a must-listen for any aspiring cricketer or athlete and I am so grateful to have him share his experiences. Enjoy. Episode rundown 01:17 - Batting with Kat and my favourite knock of his 05:32 - Kat's personal and team career highloights 12:02 - The batting techniques Kat used to have success 21:36 - The fitness side of the game and the lessons Kat learnt 34:03 - Kat's experiences as a coach 39:04 - The mental skills Kat used and developed  1:00:36 - How Kat handled the media and his role as a commentator  1:06:02 - Kat's financial and investment philosophy  1:14:52 - The mantra Kat uses to get through the tough times life dishes up 1:20:58 - The inspiring people Kat has met 1:24:43 - The standout books Kat has read Youtube Link Kat's 122 vs England at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff in the 2009 Ashes Series - https://youtu.be/hZhuyirwNpg   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.