The Ashes 2013: 1st Test, Day 3 - Five players to watch out for

2. Peter Siddle

Peter Siddle

Siddle was Australia’s hero in the first innings as he picked up a five-for to dismiss England for a moderate total of 215. There will be no time to rest upon that achievement however as Day 3 brings a greater challenge.

Australia need to restrict England under the score or 265 so as to get a target of about 200. Siddle is an asset to Michael Clarke as he is a work-horse and will run in with full commitment every ball. The stadium bathed in sunlight for the most part of Day 2, and if that is the case again on Day 3, customary swing will not be available.

Siddle will rely on his stock delivery that is just outside the off-stump, deriving a little movement off the pitch. It remains to be seen if he can replicate the success that he had in first innings.