Big Bash: Peter Siddle hospitalized for smoke inhalation after abandoned game

Australia's veteran pacer fast bowler Peter Siddle received treatment for smoke inhalation after a Big Bash League (BBL) match between Sydney Thunder and Adelaide Strikers. match was abandoned due to poor air quality caused by bushfire smoke.  clash between both se teams took place at Manuka Oval. match went ahead despite warnings of poor air quality. However, match had to be abandoned when field was enveloped in a thick pall of smoke. play was brought to a halt when Thunder were 40/1 in ir chase of 162.

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According to a report in news.com.au, Peter Siddle bowled two overs for Strikers before play was stopped. He was later treated for smoke inhalation. Speaking about whole incident, Peter Siddle said that being on field was similar to sitting next to a campfire. He furr added that he was feeling all right and it was disappointing t to be able to finish Big Bash game. However, he added that at end of day, player welfare is main thing. 

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Peter Siddle was earlier named as replacement for injured Josh Hazlewood in 13-man Test squad for Boxing Day Test between Australia and New Zealand. However, he might t feature in playing XI at MCG with head coach Justin Langer confirming that James Pattinson will take Hazlewood's place.

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