Former Australia Test bowler Peter Siddle has signed a contract with Somerset for the 2022 season, joining compatriot Matthew Renshaw at Taunton, the county club announced on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 37-year-old seamer has county experience at Nottinghamshire, Lancashire and Essex and is available for Somerset in all formats of the game until at least the end of August.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Siddle played 67 Tests for Australia, taking 221 wickets. He also played 20 one-day internationals and two Twenty20s.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I've had some good games against Somerset over the years and now I'm looking forward to contributing to some wins for them," he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"I enjoy playing in England and I would love to be able to play a part in Somerset winning some silverware, especially their first ever County Championship."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Somerset director of cricket Andy Hurry said: "Peter will bring a huge amount to Somerset, both on and off the field.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"He is performing consistently at the very highest level, and the experience that he will be able to share both on the field and within the changing room will be priceless."<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Somerset earlier this week announced the return of England-born batsman Renshaw, who has played 11 Tests for Australia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n