WATCH: Peter Siddle Picks Two Indian Cricketers in His Playing XI

Former Australian cricketer Peter Siddle picked his all-time favorite opponent XI against whom he played during his career. 

Peter Siddle had announced his retirement from international cricket this year only. He last played for Adelaide Strikers, in Big Bash League 2019-20. In his cricketing career, Peter picked up 243 international wickets. He had represented Australia in 67 tests throughout his career. 

In a video uploaded by cricket.com.au, the former pacer came out with his opponent XI. He chose 4 South Africans, 3 Englishmen, and two cricketers each from India and Sri Lanka for his playing XI. 

Take a look at the video:

An insight into the playing XI by Peter Siddle

The former pacer picked Graeme Smith and Alastair Cook as the openers for his star-studded team. Talking about the reason, he explained that both are great when it comes to opening the innings and have phenomenal leadership skills. 

For the crucial number 3 position, Peter selected Sri Lankan star Kumar Sangakkara. Peter revealed that Kumar is not the wicketkeeper of the team so he can be the main batsman. 

Peter said, “Two lefties… obviously great players… very good captains in their own rights. But yeah, otherwise tough opponents whenever we came up against them. Kumar Sangakkara at No.3. He is not the wicket-keeper of the side and that is why he is batting at three,”

For the fourth and fifth slot, Siddle picked Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and terrific AB de Villiers respectively. 

The pacer was all praises for the South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis as he placed him at number 6. Siddle said that Kalli is a well-established bowler and has the same number of wickets as Brett Lee. Also, no questions can be raised on his batting skills. 

The 35-year-old added, “I nearly forgot to put this man in the team but Jacques Kallis comes in at No.6. If you are a bowler you will be very happy with his stats. If you are a batter you will still be very happy with his stats. He has got almost the same number of wickets as Brett Lee,” 

Siddle came up with the name of Indian legend MS Dhoni for the wicketkeeper-batsman slot. 

To make his bowling department lethal, Siddle picked fierce bowling trio Stuart Broad, Dale Steyn, and James Anderson. He handed over the responsibility of the spin-bowling to the Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath. 

The former cricketer also included the world cup all-rounder Ben Stokes in his team as the 12th man. 

Peter Siddle opponent XI :

Alastair Cook, Graeme Smith, Kumar Sangakkara, Sachin Tendulkar, AB de Villiers, Jacques Kallis, MS Dhoni, Stuart Broad, Dale Steyn, Rangana Herath, James Anderson, Ben Stokes (12th man)