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Nic Maddinson recalled to Australian Test squad amid selection criticism

Nic Maddinson Australian Test cricket Matthew Hayden cricket selection South Africa tour

Cricketer Nic Maddinson has been recalled to the Australian Test squad for the upcoming series in South Africa, marking a return to international cricket nearly a decade after his debut in 2016.

The selection has drawn sharp criticism from former Australian Test player Matthew Hayden. During a podcast episode, Hayden criticized selectors George Bailey and Tony Dodemaide, labeling Maddinson's call-up as 'the greatest pile of mediocrity' he has witnessed in a generation and accusing the panel of 'disrespecting first class cricket.'

Maddinson, 34, expressed surprise at the news, noting that while he had always maintained hope for a Test return, the proposition from Bailey was unexpected. His last Test match took place in December 2016 against Pakistan, and his last international appearance was a T20I against Zimbabwe in 2018.

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Australia cricket team · George Bailey · Matthew Hayden · Nic Maddinson · Tony Dodemaide

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'Pile of mediocrity': Maddinson's 10-year wait for Aussie Test re-call clouded by on-air rant [www.southcoastregister.com.au]
'Pile of mediocrity': Maddinson's 10-year wait for Aussie Test re-call clouded by on-air rant [www.ulladullatimes.com.au]
'Pile of mediocrity': Maddinson's 10-year wait for Aussie Test re-call clouded by on-air rant [www.illawarramercury.com.au]
Injury blow opens door for Aussie to play first Test in 10 years [7news.com.au]