Essex have re-signed Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle for a short stint at the end of the summer, the county cricket club announced on Tuesday.
Siddle impressed for the county champions earlier this summer, claiming 20 wickets at 16.10 from four Championship outings before being replaced by New Zealand left-arm speedster Neil Wagner.
“I have seen first-hand how passionate the Chelmsford crowd is for Championship cricket, and I have heard amazing things about T20 games as well. Hopefully I can bring my experience in both red-ball and white-ball cricket to the team and help continue the good work so far this season.”
Anthony McGrath, Essex’s head coach, is delighted to have secured Siddle’s services once more. “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,” he said. “He not only continued to show how good a bowler he is, and the skills he has, but he also showed what a great person he is, and that is equally important for fitting into the way we work.
“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.”
