25 Nov 2025, 11:27
Peter Siddle's Support for the England Team in Preparation for the Test
- Peter Siddle supports England's decision not to play in Canberra
- Alok Stuarat calls on the team to stick to their plans
- England is preparing for the second test after a loss in Perth
In preparation for the second test in the Ashes series, the England team received support from former Australian cricketer Peter Siddle. The English decided not to send any of their main players for the match against the Premier-Minister team in Canberra, which drew some criticism.
Siddle, who is playing in this match, believes that the conditions in Canberra are not optimal for preparing for faster pitches, which they expect to face in Queensland. "The first game didn't go according to plan, but these are entirely different conditions, similar to Gabba," Siddle said.
Former England captain Alok Stuarat also expressed support for the team's decision, emphasizing the importance of sticking to their own course, despite external criticism. He stressed that sportsmen should focus more on their own preparation plans rather than reacting to outside opinions.
England suffered losses in the first test in Perth, and now has just a week to prepare for the upcoming game, which starts on December 4. Regardless of the criticism, the team hopes to improve their results in Queensland, where they plan to train under lights and use pink balls for the game in the twilight.
Tags: Sport