Peter Siddle Appointed Bowling Coach for New South Wales
Former Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle joins New South Wales as bowling coach for the 2026-27 season, excited to mentor talented players.
New Delhi, September 4 (Daily Kiran) : Former Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle has been appointed as the bowling coach for New South Wales for the 2026-27 season. He will work alongside head coach Brad Haddin and South African spin bowling coach Johan Botha. While taking on this new role, Siddle will also continue his association with the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League (BBL).
Expressing his enthusiasm, Siddle stated, “Joining New South Wales this season is incredibly exciting. I am eagerly looking forward to mentoring these talented players before this fantastic summer. I can’t wait to get started.”
Head coach Haddin emphasized the importance of Siddle’s addition to the coaching team, saying, “The inclusion of Peter and Johan in our coaching setup shows our commitment to having high-quality personnel within the team. Peter brings a wealth of experience and exemplifies how we want our cricketers to play. We are confident that we have built a strong coaching team ahead of an exciting season for the Blues.”
The New South Wales squad features fast bowlers Liam Hatcher, Ryan Hadley, all-rounder Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, and Ben Dwarshuis. Hatcher is part of the Australia A team that will face India A in an upcoming Test and ODI series. All of these fast bowlers will benefit from Siddle’s extensive experience in international and league cricket.
As for spin options, the team includes Joel Davis and Tanveer Sangha. Davis is part of the Australia squad heading to South Africa and Zimbabwe for an ODI series, while Sangha will join the Australia A team for the white-ball leg of their tour in India.
New South Wales will kick off their season on September 22 with a one-day cup match against Queensland, followed by their first Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania on October 8.
Reflecting on his career, the 41-year-old Siddle took 221 wickets in 67 Tests, 17 wickets in 10 ODIs, and 3 wickets in T20 internationals before retiring from international cricket in 2019. He remains active in the T20 format, having claimed 196 wickets in 164 matches.
