5 underrated Ashes performances over the years

4.Siddle’s birthday hat-trick, Gabba, 2010-11:

Siddle may not get a game this time

There are other presents and then there is an Ashes hat-trick in front of a home crowd. Peter Siddle experienced both of these in November 2010, as he celebrated his 26th birthday with a hat-trick. The pacer from Victoria first removed Alastair Cook with a good ball which shaped away and was taken at first slip.

He then sent Matt Prior on his way back with a full and straight one which sent his wickets crashing. This left Stuart Broad to face the pumped up Aussie speedster, who sent in a frightening yorker which struck him right on the toe.

“I’d like to say it was the plan,” said Siddle after taking the first Ashes hat-trick of the 21st century, “but I was looking to hit the top of off. To get him on the full with a bit of shape was a dream ball, I’ll definitely remember it for a long time.”

Broad asked for a referral, but the third umpire gave the red light and it sparked wild celebrations that nothing is likely to match as a birthday present. Most people have forgotten this amazing performance.