Nic Maddinson struggles in return as selectors recall star after 18 months out
Nic Maddinson has returned to Test cricket after 18 months away. He has struggled in his Test return to South Africa.
Nic Maddinson has returned to Test cricket for the first time in 18 months. Maddinson is struggling in Australia's series in South Africa.
The NSW captain scored a duck in his first innings. In the second Test, he made 0 and 8.
This puts his place in the squad in serious doubt for the series decider in Cape Town. Maddinson is 34 years old.
He was once flagged as a generational talent. He made history as the youngest player to score a century on Sheffield Shield debut at 18.
Maddinson made his Test debut in 2016 against South Africa. He was dropped after three matches with scores of 0, 1, 4 and 22.
He spent years out of state cricket. He averaged above 50 in Sheffield Shield matches.
He was brought back for this series. His best showing was a quick 48 off 38 balls in the first Test.
- 18 months
- Time out of Test cricket
- 113 at age 18
- Sheffield Shield debut century
- 0, 1, 4, 22 (four matches)
- First Test debut scores
- 34 years old
- Current age
Why it mattersMaddinson's recall and immediate struggles raise hard questions about Australia's selection strategy. They raise the question of whether young talent like Sam Konstas will face the same stop-start fate.
AustraliaAustralian cricket's top-order selection instability continues to worry fans and cricket leaders, with Australia cycling through batters rather than committing to a settled line-up.
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