Peter Siddle to play for Essex
London, June 12 (IBNS): Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle will play for English county side Essex.
Essex County Cricket Club announced that Australian International, Peter Siddle, will return to the Club on August 1 and be available for all competitions.
"Siddle will be available for eight Vitality Blast games, and the quarter-finals should we progress, as well as the Specsavers County Championship matches against Somerset, Hampshire and Surrey," the cricket club said in a statement.
The 33-year-old made a significant impression during his brief stint with the Club in April and May, and took 20 wickets in 4 matches at an average of 16.10.
Siddle was quoted as saying by the club website: "I loved my time at the Club earlier in the season, and I can’t wait to get back to Chelmsford and play for the Eagles again."
“It was a little bit of a stop start period with the weather, but I am looking forward to getting a run of games together in both Blast and Championship cricket," he said.
Essex Head Coach, Anthony McGrath, is equally excited to see Siddle returning and added: “Peter made an excellent contribution both on and off the pitch earlier on in the season, and made a brilliant impact on everyone at the Club. "
“We know he will have an impact with the red-ball, but Sids was also outstanding in the Big Bash for the Adelaide Strikers over the winter, and we hope he can bring those skills to our T20 side during his stay with the Club," the coach said.
Image: Peter Siddle Twitter page
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