33 balls, 0 runs - Maddinson's record-breaking duck on Australia return
Opener Nic Maddinson makes the longest duck by a Test opener this century as Australia struggle on his return against South Africa.
On the opening day of the first test between Australia and South Africa at Kingsmead, Australia captain Pat Cummins made the decision to bat first. This choice came after Nic Maddinson returned to the team, marking a significant moment in his recovery from testicular cancer. The 34-year-old made his return as a replacement for injured Cameron Green.
Cummins expressed satisfaction with Maddinson's current form, highlighting his readiness to contribute to the team's performance. The Australian skipper also expressed excitement about facing South Africa, a team that had previously defeated them in the previous year's series. South Africa, on the other hand, named their team with a focus on spinners and recalled Anrich Nortje, who was set to play his first first-class match in nearly four years.
Nortje was expected to offer an "x-factor" with his pace of bowling. South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, acknowledged Nortje's potential impact, stating that they would have preferred to bat first but would aim to exploit any moisture in the wicket.
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