The Western Warriors welcome back gun batsman Simon Katich for the all-important Mercantile Mutual Cup day clash with the Tasmanian Tigers at the WACA Ground tomorrow, Thursday 26 January 2001.

Young all-rounder Marcus North makes way for Katich, who missed WA's past two one-day matches while he made his one-day international debut. The 25-year-old left hander sits fifth on this year's MMC batting averages with 192 runs @ 64.00 with three half centuries from three innings.

A pre-match Australia Day ceremony will commence at 9.45am and a parade of past and future WA champions will take place during the change of innings.

WA greats Ian Brayshaw, John Inverarity, Ken Macleay and Mike Veletta will be honoured in a motorcade around the ground as players to have represented WA in 100 or more first-class matches. Joining the parade in MGs supplied by the WA MGTC Car Club are stars of the future, the 2000-01 BGC WA under-17s and 19s.

• Please note: this match is a DAY clash. The WACA urges patrons to enjoy a day at the cricket before the Australia Day sky show on the river.

Western Warriors: Tom Moody (captain), Jo Angel, Ryan Campbell, Murray Goodwin, Kade Harvey, Brad Hogg, Mike Hussey, Brendon Julian, Simon Katich, Justin Langer, Duncan Spencer, Darren Wates. Wayne Clark (coach).

Tasmanian Tigers: Jamie Cox (captain), Dene Hills (v-c), Sean Clingeleffer, Graeme Cunningham, Michael DiVenuto, Scott Kremerskothen, Josh Marquet, Daniel Marsh, David Saker, Brad Thomas, Shane Watson, Damien Wright, Shaun Young. Greg Shipperd (coach), Darrin Ramshaw (assistant coach).

Match details - Mercantile Mutual Cup, WACA, 26 January 2001: Umpires: Ian Lock and Randolph Woolridge. Hours of play: 10.30am-2pm, 2.45pm-6.15pm. Gates open 9.30am. Tickets on sale only at the gate (adults $8.50, children and concession $4, family $17). Broadcast by 1170 6AR (ball-by-ball coverage) and 720 6WF (around Australia v West Indies Carlton Series commitments).

© 2001 Western Australia Cricket Association