Peter Siddle's sly & quick hands on-field leave netizens questioning his retirement

Australia's ace bowler, Peter Siddle, who recently anunced his retirement from international cricket had a moment of magic in Big Bash League game on Tuesday. Siddle, who plays for Adelaide Strikers in league, picked up two wickets off his four overs. However, he helped Strikers effect a run-out to get rid of Thunders' second top-scoring batsman. 

incident happened in 14th over of game when Khwaja gently tapped Siddle's fourth delivery of over to bag a single but confusion between Khwaja and Fergusson had latter reach a bit late at n-striker's end. As Khwaja sprinted to make it to mark, Siddle slyly run him out of crease. Sydney Thunders went on to win thrilling last over game by just 3 runs. Watch video here: 

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Thunders end Strikers winning streak

In a breathtaking game on Tuesday, Sydney Thunders ended Adelaide Strikers' six-match winning streak by beating m with a margin of mere three runs. Batting first, Sydney Thunders set up a total of 168 runs owing to contributions from Usman Khwaja and Callum Ferguson. Strikers' began ir innings with some good strokes by Jake Wearald but could t keep momentum with m as y lost wickets continuously. 

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A brilliant cameo of 40 runs off just 18 balls from Rashid Khan helped Strikers stretch game till end. However, y just fell short of a margin as Afghanistan all-rounder was run-out. Callum Ferguson was named Player of Match for his innings of 73 runs off 46 balls.

Siddle anunces retirement

Veteran Australian pacer Peter Siddle bid farewell to his international career as he anunced his retirement on Sunday, bringing curtains down on a glorious career. Siddle, who was expected to feature in Boxing Day Test after he was included in squad, has played 67 Tests for Australia and is 13th highest wicket-taker for side with 221 Test wickets to his name. Peter Siddle will continue to play domestic cricket and Big Bash League but has called it a day after 11 years of international cricket. 

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