Experienced Australian seamer Peter Siddle has agreed a return to Trent Bridge, 12 years after his last match for Nottinghamshire, to play the entirety of the 2026 Vitality Blast.
Siddle, 41, has 230 career white-ball appearances, and recently enjoyed a standout Big Bash that saw him claim 16 wickets at an average of just 17 for Peter Moores’ Melbourne Stars.
Having previously lifted the Big Bash title in 2018 while with Adelaide Strikers, he has also won two Sheffield Shields, an Australian One-Day Cup title, and the County Championship.
He will be available for the full duration of the 12-match group stage, which begins at Trent Bridge against Yorkshire on Friday 22nd May, as well as any potential knockout fixtures.
“I’m so excited and really looking forward to be heading back to Trent Bridge, and this time for the Vitality Blast,” said Siddle.
“I’ve enjoyed my experiences in the Blast before, and coming off the Big Bash, where I felt great and made some good contributions, I can’t wait to get over to England again.”
Siddle’s previous taste of Trent Bridge came during the 2014 season, when he made 11 productive appearances in the Championship, claiming 37 wickets at 31.48 apiece.
Prior to his international retirement in 2019, Siddle earned 89 caps for Australia, and helped his country win the 2009 ICC Champions Trophy and the 2013-14 Ashes series.
In all, he claimed 238 all-format international wickets, and on Test debut away to India in 2008, made the great Sachin Tendulkar his maiden scalp for Australia.
“It’s been great to work with Peter Moores at the Stars over the last couple of seasons, so I’m excited to continue that link-up,” continued Siddle.
“Playing in front of the Notts members and supporters was also something I really enjoyed last time, so I’m excited to see them again and hopefully contribute to some success!”
Head Coach, Peter Moores, added: “I’m really excited that Pete has agreed to come back to Notts and rekindle his association with the club.
"Over the years he’s managed to simplify the game, and his wealth of experience will be really valuable for our bowling group.
"His whole approach to playing and training has allowed him to extend his career, and he’s now bowling as well as he ever has.
"Having watched him over the last two years at Melbourne Stars, I’m sure our members and supporters are going to love his wholehearted approach to playing the game."
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