Nic Maddinson creates unwanted record for longest duck by opener in 21st century
Nic Maddinson's return to Test cricket after nearly a decade began poorly with a 33-ball duck. He set a new record for the longest innings without scoring by a Test opener in the 21st century. Matthews Hayden criticized his selection, highlighting concerns over the standards of players being chosen. Australia faced early challenges after Travis Head was dismissed cheaply following Maddinson's…
Fans have harshly reacted to Nic Maddinson's painful 33-ball duck in his Test return against South Africa during Australia's tour of South Africa. The selection of Maddinson, who had not played a Test since 2016, drew criticism before he even faced a ball. Australia added him to the squad on October 1, after Josh Inglis withdrew due to injury.
Maddinson's 33-ball duck came after Australia elected to bat first, and he opened alongside Travis Head. Chair of selectors George Bailey defended the call, citing Maddinson's flexibility in the batting order and potential impact on the upcoming India series. However, fans have pointed out that Maddinson's experience in first-class cricket is limited, and his 18-month absence from the game makes the selection seem short-sighted and unwise. The poor performance has left many wondering if the selection was worth the risk.
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- ‘Baffling selection bears no fruit’: Fans react as Nic Maddinson endures a 'painful' 33-dall duck vs South Africa on Aussie return sports.yahoo.com
- What the Maddinson selection tells us about the state of Australian cricket theage.com.au
- What the Maddinson selection tells us about the state of Australian cricket smh.com.au
