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Peter Siddle
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Andrew Hughes /
18 November 2010 /
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"When he does play, he will be expected to fulfil the Merv Hughes role of sustained and hostile fast bowling with regular bursts of verbals. "
Peter Siddle is another member of the Australian attack who has yet to make the step-up to genuine World Class status.
Peter Siddle
Nickname: Vicious, Dermi
Right-arm fast bowler
Tests: 17
Bowling Average: 31.53
Ashes Experience: Played in 2009 series
Ashes Bowling Average: 30.8
Ashes Wickets: 20
Ashes Role:
He may not get a game at Brisbane, but the Australian captain is a fan of Siddle's aggression and work-rate. When he does play, he will be expected to fulfil the Merv Hughes role of sustained and hostile fast bowling with regular bursts of verbals.
Likes: Snarling, growling and sledging
Dislikes: Batsmen
Trivia: Before taking up cricket as a career, Siddle was a competitive wood-chopper
Odds to be top Australian bowler: [8.0]
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