Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Peter Siddle Appointed New South Wales Bowling Coach
Peter Siddle has a new job helping cricketers learn how to bowl better.
He is now the bowling coach for New South Wales.
His coaching team is led by his former teammate Brad Haddin.
Siddle will still play T20 cricket for the Melbourne Stars.
Johan Botha will temporarily help New South Wales players with spin bowling.
The team’s season starts against Queensland on September 22.
Siddle retired from longer forms of cricket but still plays in franchise tournaments.
He played 89 matches for Australia, including 67 Tests, and took 221 Test wickets.
Former Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle has joined New South Wales as bowling coach.
Siddle will remain part of the Melbourne Stars squad in the Big Bash League.
He is expected to be closely involved with New South Wales, including throughout Sheffield Shield matches.
Former Queensland coach Johan Botha has joined as a temporary spin-bowling consultant.
New South Wales begins its season against Queensland in a One-Day Cup match on September 22.
- Who
- Former Australian pacer Peter Siddle, Brad Haddin’s coaching staff, and former Queensland coach Johan Botha.
- What
- Siddle was appointed New South Wales bowling coach, while Botha became a temporary spin-bowling consultant.
- When
- Ahead of the new season, which begins with a One-Day Cup match on September 22.
- Where
- New South Wales cricket.
- Why
- To add experienced coaching support and mentor New South Wales players.
- New role
- Peter Siddle is New South Wales’ new bowling coach.
- Additional appointment
- Johan Botha has been appointed as a temporary spin-bowling consultant.
- Head coach
- The coaching staff is led by former Siddle teammate Brad Haddin.
- Playing commitment
- Siddle will continue playing for the Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League.
- Season opener
- New South Wales will face Queensland in a One-Day Cup match on September 22.
- Australia record
- Siddle represented Australia in 89 matches, including 67 Tests.
- Test wickets
- He took 221 wickets in Test cricket.