Nic Maddinson creates unwanted record for longest duck by opener in 21st century

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1. Fri, 9 October 2026

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   • Times of India08:46first to report
     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 failure.

   • bbc.co.uk12:21
     Australia v South Africa: Nic Maddinson makes record-breaking duck on Test return

     Opener Nic Maddinson makes the longest duck by a Test opener this century as Australia struggle on his return against South Africa.

   • ABC News (Australia)19:18
     Quick hits: Maddinson makes historic 33-ball duck as Aussie batters flounder

     Nic Maddinson's unlikely return ends with a 33-ball duck as Australia's batters flounder despite a South African DRS disaster. Here are the quick hits from the opening day of the first Test between Australia and South Africa.