<p>The 35-year-old Katich's dropping from the list has prompted strong reactions from a lot of former players, who believe that the veteran left-hander has been given the cold shoulder despite being in reasonably good form.<br /><br />In fact, Katich is expected to make an announcement on his future tomorrow and speculation is rife that he might retire.<br /><br />Warne said he was also disappointed by CA's decision but could understand the reasons behind it.<br /><br />"Katich losing his contract was a bit disappointing because I think he's been a true performer for a while. But I understand the logic of leaving him out," Warne told radio station 'Triple M'.<br /><br />"The one thing about Cricket Australia I would say, and the current (group); if you're going to say you're in transition, I think for the fans and the public and everyone out there who wants to support the Australian cricket team, let's see some youngsters in there," he added.<br /><br />Warne did not take names but the 30 somethings in the latest list of contracted players include the likes of former captain Ricky Ponting and middle-order batsman Michael Hussey.<br />"Don't hang on to the older guys in there, say 'we're in transition, give us a bit of time', but have 35 or 37-year-olds still playing Test cricket or one-day cricket. Get them in there, to get some experience and say 'we're in transition'.<br /><br />"Let's stop sliding down to No. 5 in the world; (if) we keep playing the same players but saying 'we're in transition', it doesn't work," he said.</p>
<p>The 35-year-old Katich's dropping from the list has prompted strong reactions from a lot of former players, who believe that the veteran left-hander has been given the cold shoulder despite being in reasonably good form.<br /><br />In fact, Katich is expected to make an announcement on his future tomorrow and speculation is rife that he might retire.<br /><br />Warne said he was also disappointed by CA's decision but could understand the reasons behind it.<br /><br />"Katich losing his contract was a bit disappointing because I think he's been a true performer for a while. But I understand the logic of leaving him out," Warne told radio station 'Triple M'.<br /><br />"The one thing about Cricket Australia I would say, and the current (group); if you're going to say you're in transition, I think for the fans and the public and everyone out there who wants to support the Australian cricket team, let's see some youngsters in there," he added.<br /><br />Warne did not take names but the 30 somethings in the latest list of contracted players include the likes of former captain Ricky Ponting and middle-order batsman Michael Hussey.<br />"Don't hang on to the older guys in there, say 'we're in transition, give us a bit of time', but have 35 or 37-year-olds still playing Test cricket or one-day cricket. Get them in there, to get some experience and say 'we're in transition'.<br /><br />"Let's stop sliding down to No. 5 in the world; (if) we keep playing the same players but saying 'we're in transition', it doesn't work," he said.</p>