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. The match was abandoned due to poor air quality caused by bushfire smoke. The clash between both these teams took place at Manuka Oval. The match went ahead despite warnings of poor air quality. However, the match had to be abandoned when the field was enveloped in a thick pall of smoke. The play was brought to a halt when Thunder were 40/1 in their chase of 162.

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According to a report in news.com.au, Peter Siddle bowled two overs for the Strikers before play was stopped. He was later treated for smoke inhalation. Speaking about the whole incident, Peter Siddle said that being on the field was similar to sitting next to a campfire. He further added that he was feeling all right and it was disappointing not to be able to finish the Big Bash game. However, he added that at the end of the day, player welfare is the main thing. 

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