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Siddle's T20 Comeback: Gillespie Backs Veteran Seamer
4 Jan
Summary
- Jason Gillespie supports Peter Siddle's potential T20 World Cup return.
- Siddle is currently in top form at the Big Bash League 2025-26.
- Australia may need replacements due to injury concerns for key bowlers.
Jason Gillespie, a former Australian fast bowler, has endorsed veteran Peter Siddle for a potential comeback to the national T20 team for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Siddle, who last represented Australia in 2019, has been performing exceptionally well in the ongoing Big Bash League 2025-26, leading wicket-takers for the Melbourne Stars. His current form, with ten wickets from five matches at an average of 13.60, has caught Gillespie's attention.
Gillespie suggested that Siddle's 'here and now' thinking approach aligns well with the demands of T20 cricket and could make him a valuable asset. This consideration arises as Australia's premier fast bowlers, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, are in a race against time to recover from injuries ahead of the T20 World Cup. The team might need to explore backup options for their 15-member squad.
While Siddle's extensive experience and current performance are notable, his age and prolonged absence from international T20s present challenges. His two T20 International appearances for Australia were in 2010, where he took three wickets. Overall, Siddle has claimed 163 wickets in 136 T20 innings throughout his career.
