"He hasn't changed one bit except the new teeth," Skipper Tim Paine on Siddle's retirement

Veteran Australian pacer Peter Siddle called it quits from all formats of game on Sunday even as Australia beat New Zealand in Boxing Day Test and achieved an unassailable le of 2-0 in series. Skipper Tim Paine on Sunday paid tribute to Siddle after Australia's victory as he remembered his young days when he played along with Siddle in under tournaments. Peter Siddle will continue to play domestic cricket and Big Bash League but has called it quits a day after 11 years of international cricket. 

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'He is an experienced man'

While speaking to media after match, Paine said, "We were keen on having him around. He brings a lot of experience to our young group. He is one of best team men we have ever h and he is an outstanding bowler. I think he has h a phemenal career. I have been really lucky in last 18 months to have his support in time that we went through. He has been a real-sounding board for me. He is an experienced man."

Furrmore, Paine ded, "And as I said he is one of greatest team men we have h. I came through acemy with Sidds when we were youngsters and played some under cricket toger. He hasn't changed one bit except for new teeth that he has got and he's lost white necklace that he used to wear. He still played game in his last Test match as he played in his first Test match. He left everything out on field. He should be really proud of career he has h."

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Peter Siddle anunces retirement

Speaking to a brocaster, Peter Siddle revealed that he h Ashes in his bucket list and once that was ticked off, he h been thinking about it. Siddle said that he h been speaking about it to coach Langer and skipper Paine but found right time to call it a day at home in Australia. 

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Siddle recalled how he worked hard during his young days to earn Baggy Green cap and go on to represent Australia. Talking about young pacers who are spearheing bowling for Australia currently, Siddle said that he h been with m on all of ir debuts and that he was confident y would steer team successfully. 

He me his debut against India in Mohali in October 2008 and picked up eight five-wicket hauls in his Test career, with a best of 6 for 54 against England in 2010 Ashes Test in Brisbane. In following summer, Siddle bagged 23 wickets in series against India that Australia won 4-0. In 2013-14, Siddle picked up a total of 33 wickets across back to back Ashes series. He finished with 17 and 16 wickets respectively in two Ashes, which was last time he bagged in excess of 10 wickets in a series.

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