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Nicolas James Maddinson is an Australian cricketer. He is a left-handed opening batsman who has represented Australia in both Test matches and Twenty20 Internationals. Domestically, he is the captain of New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield and plays for the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League, previously having played for Victoria, Melbourne Stars, Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Sixers.
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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…
Maddison was diagnosed with testicular cancer in April 2025 but made a comeback late last year
Opener Nic Maddinson makes the longest duck by a Test opener this century as Australia's top order struggles on his return against South Africa.