33 balls, 0 runs - Maddinson's record-breaking duck on Australia return
Summary
Australian cricket player Nic Maddinson returned to Test cricket after recovering from cancer but was unable to score any runs, facing 33 balls before getting out. Australia’s team includes many older players, and they struggled early in their match against South Africa.Key Facts
- Nic Maddinson played his first Test match in almost 10 years after beating cancer.
- He faced 33 balls without scoring a run, the longest scoreless time for an Australian opening batsman.
- Maddinson got out when a shot hit his stumps.
- Australia’s team has many players over 30 years old, which is unusual.
- At the end of day one, Australia was 127 runs for 6 wickets lost.
- Younger players had a chance but the team overall struggled against South Africa.
- Australia has a busy upcoming schedule of Test matches including series against New Zealand, India, and England.
- The Australian bowling players are also in their mid-to-late 30s, nearing the end of their careers.
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