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Siddle finally gets his reward

Image: Peter Siddle: Australia seamer claimed 5-49 on day three in Adelaide

Australia's Peter Siddle was a satisfied man after claiming his first five-wicket haul of the series against India

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Seamer's five-wicket haul puts Australia in sight of series whitewash

Australia paceman Peter Siddle was a satisfied man after claiming his first five-wicket haul of the series against India. Siddle, who has been a key part of the hosts' attack during the series, claimed 5-49 - including two wickets in successive balls - as India were dismissed for 272 in reply to Australia's 604-7 declared in the fourth Test. "All summer my goal has been patience and consistency," said Siddle. "I think I've been doing that and going pretty well, but today it was a bit of a relief to get that haul and that's the reward for a summer that has been pretty good. "There's still a little bit to go and we have to finish it off." Virat Kohli was India's one shining light with 116, his team's first century of the series. "When I got the 100th run, I was on cloud nine. When you are a young kid you always dream about achieving a Test century and the first one is always more special and I'm really, really happy," said the 23-year-old. "I always wanted to be a successful Test cricketer for India and hopefully this is the start for me."

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