Peter Siddle, the former Australian fast bowler, has signed a contract with the Melbourne Renegades for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season.
Siddle, who has played 79 BBL matches and taken 96 wickets, previously represented the Renegades in BBL|03 and BBL|04. He will be rejoining the Renegades after six seasons with the Adelaide Strikers.
Siddle was the competition’s leading wicket-taker in BBL|11, and has captained the Strikers on 27 occasions. He is known for his ability to take wickets in the death overs and will be a valuable addition to the Renegades’ bowling attack.
Siddle said he was excited to be returning to the Renegades.
“I’m excited to be returning to where my Big Bash journey started and to be back in red this year,” he said.
“I’ve loved my time in Adelaide over the last six seasons. But it’s time for a new challenge, and I’m looking forward to reuniting with some good mates of mine at the Renegades.
“Looking at the playing list that’s being assembled, there’s no reason we can’t challenge for the title this year.”
The Renegades’ General Manager, James Rosengarten, said Siddle’s signing was a coup for the club.
“We’ve made a concerted effort to add more experience to our playing list this off-season, so to welcome ‘Sidds’ back to the Renegades, alongside the additions of Adam Zampa and Nathan Lyon is a fantastic result,” he said.
“‘Sidds’ is well respected not just for his contributions with the ball over a long period of time, but for his leadership, tactical awareness and broader knowledge of players and the T20 landscape.
“He has plenty of existing relationships within our playing group and we know he will be an important contributor for us not only on the field but with all the other attributes he brings that help build successful teams.”
The Renegades will begin their BBL|13 campaign on December 8 against the Sydney Sixers at the SCG.
BBL|13 Squad (so far):
Nic Maddinson (c), Aaron Finch, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey, Nathan Lyon, Shaun Marsh, Kane Richardson, Tom Rogers, Peter Siddle, Will Sutherland, Jon Wells, Adam Zampa.
