Peter Siddle has backflipped on retirement plans and will play another season in the Big Bash League at age 41.

The 40-year-old former Test quick has been convinced to play again for the Melbourne Stars next season after taking 11 wickets in the current tournament.

Siddle, who ended his international career in 2019, is the Stars’ leading wicket-taker this season and has played a crucial role in their turnaround from an 0-5 start.

By the time the Stars play their first game of next season, Siddle will have turned 41.

His first BBL campaign came in 2013-14 with the Melbourne Renegades.

After spending three years in Tasmania, Siddle returned to Victoria on a two-year deal for the 2023-24 season.

The 67-Test paceman remains committed to this being his last season in domestic cricket and will only play in the BBL next summer.

Siddle intends to stay fit for the Stars’ 2025-26 campaign by playing masters cricket and cycling.