Former Australia seamer Peter Siddle has agreed to hitch Durham as a alternative for his injured compatriot Scott Boland.
Boland, 35, was the membership’s marquee abroad signing however managed simply 13 wicketless overs on debut within the season opener towards Warwickshire earlier than breaking down with a foot harm.
The membership moved swiftly to draft a like-for-like alternative within the form of 39-year-old Siddle, who can be accessible for the following six County Championship video games.
The veteran performed 67 Tests for Australia claiming 221 wickets and was an everyday Ashes adversary for England, taking a memorable hat-trick firstly of the 2010/11 collection.
He additionally has a powerful monitor document in county cricket with Somerset, Essex and Lancashire.
Durham’s director of cricket, Marcus North stated: “It was important we acted quickly to replace Scott Boland and we have done that with the addition of Peter Siddle for the County Championship.
“It could be very disappointing to lose Scott after only one sport and we want him all the very best in his restoration.
“We look forward to welcoming Pete to Durham and watching him play a key part in our success on the field in the coming weeks.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
