Peter Siddle, Samit Patel barred from playing in T20 Blast 2026 due to participation in 'disapproved' league

Former Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle and England spin-bowling all-rounder Samit Patel have been barred from playing in the T20 Blast due to their participation in a 'disapproved' league for retired players in Goa. ECB regulations state that players are ineligible to play county tournaments if they have featured in any "disapproved cricket" in the 12 months prior to the commencement of a season