Siddle wants to be a match-winner by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:	PM Siddle
Event:	Australia in British Isles 2009

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DateLine: 17th September 2009

 

Australian pacer Peter Siddle hopes to prove vital in Australia's Champions Trophy campaign during the final two ODI's against England.

 

The 24-year-old was finally given his chance in the ODI series against England when Brett Lee was rested in Nottingham, and he returned figures of one for 50 from 10 overs.

 

Siddle admitted being a little rusty having not played since Australia conceded the Ashes last month, but with the tourists likely to rest more players for the final two games the Victorian is set to get further opportunities.

 

"There's plenty to play for personally in these final two games," he said. "I want to try and secure a spot in the Champions Trophy. That's my aim.

 

"It took me a while to find my feet a little bit last night, but the second half of my spell did feel better and I was a lot more comfortable out there.

 

"I know I've got to try and take this chance because Brett (Lee) has bowled so well in the series.

 

"If it fits with the side and I am able to keep my face in there that would be good. I just have to perform well over these next two matches."

 

Siddle was the one responsible to keep Lee out of the Test series, and now he could see the irony in the veteran keeping him out of the one-day set-up at present.

 

He admitted ousting Lee from the team was unlikely given his stellar series so far, but after working up speeds well over 90mph last night he believes that on the faster-paced wickets in South Africa the pair could be used in tandem.

 

"I don't know if it's a straight shoot-out between us," he said.

 

"It could depend on the wickets in South Africa and how they (the selectors) want to line up.

 

"South Africa wickets are a bit faster so I might be a chance to play with him rather than against him.

 

"It's me or him at the moment and the way he's been bowling and the way he bowls in the short form of the game is outstanding. He has an amazing record, I've just got to bide my time and wait for my chance."