Just weeks after being included in the squad for the Boxing Day Test, Australian champion Peter Siddle has announced his retirement from international cricket.
The 35-year-old retires having featured in 67 Tests over the last 11 years.
He told teammates of his decision prior to Day 4 of the ongoing second Test of Australia’s series against New Zealand.
Known for his tireless approach, Siddle is 13th among Australians for most Test wickets, having claimed 221 scalps at an average of 30.66.
“The Ashes was the main goal to try and get on that touring party [and] be a part of that series,” Siddle told Fox Cricket.
“And once I ticked that off – I’d been chatting with Painey and JL throughout that series – I thought I could have done it [retired] there but the chance of maybe getting one last crack if it came up in Australia… to do it at home would’ve been nice, but I can be content.”
Siddle, who recently helped steer the Adelaide Strikers to victory over the Melbourne Stars, confirmed he will continue playing in the Big Bash, as well as for Victoria and in County cricket.
DingoGray
Roar Guru
A very solid Test Career Sids. Well done mate. Consistent and tireless. But the timing is absolutely right.
anon
Roar Pro
Going to move into an ambassadorial role with Four n Twenty I believe.
dungerBob
Roar Rookie
Yep he was let down to some extent. In that last test where he controversially replaced Starc he picked up some sort of torso injury early in the piece. He was struggling to bowl at 130 but the thing is he did super-good to be able to bowl at all I was told.
U
Roar Rookie
If the Aussie fielders had actually caught those catches off his bowling in the ashes, we’d be calling him a hero in a victory over there.
TheGeneral
Roar Rookie
67 tests, often doing the hard work to give the express bowlers a rest. I'd call him a war horse.
dungerBob
Roar Rookie
Lots of people forget that Sidds used to be quick. I vividly remember him plucking out Tendulkars off stump with the most glorious in-swinger. The speed on the gun, 153 kph. .. Thanks Pete. You always gave it your all and you did it with skill.
max power
Guest
an ok player, that for some reason gets called a war horse
Jack
Roar Rookie
Remember Sids hatty at the Gabba? Hit Broad dead in front for the last one and he reviewed. Ha one of the greats.
Pierro
Roar Rookie
War horse, bowled well in england in particular at times and lets not forget his vital contribution with bat and ball at edbaston when Australia were all sorts of bother day 1 in england in june at a ground they hadn’t won at in many years. His anchored innings to support smith and wickets first test arguably was one huge key to australia retaining ashes in england. Unlucky with injury and half a dozen dropped catches this last summer. Great competitor and athlete
TheCunningLinguistic
Roar Rookie
Congratulations on a very good International career, Mr Siddle. Thank you for your service to Australian cricket.