Peter Siddle, the veteran Australia paceman, who was snubbed from their squad of 14 for the Tests against Pakistan, has said he’s determined to make another international comeback.
In 11 years in international cricket, Siddle has had to deal with his share of injuries and untimely dips in form, all amid stiff competition.
Considered a red-ball specialist, the veteran paceman made an ODI comeback in the build-up to the World Cup 2019, but was overlooked for the marquee event. He then returned to the Test team after almost a year, during the Ashes series in England in August and September.
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He’s now been replaced by Queensland’s Michael Neser, who features in the squad alongside Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, James Pattinson and Josh Hazlewood in the fast-bowling department.
“If it gets me another game for Australia (I’ll be happy) … if it doesn’t, 67 Tests and a few white-ball games, I’ve had a pretty good career,” he said. “I’ll be happy no matter what. As I’ve spoken about over the last couple of years, I just love playing the game, I’m enjoying it and if I just stay on the park and keep working hard, that’s all I can do.
“My record throughout my career and even this year speaks for itself. I can’t do any more. That’s the good thing personally, the ball is coming out well and I’m taking wickets.”
