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

Nic Maddinson’s return to Test cricket after nearly a decade got off to a disastrous start as the Australia opener endured a 33-ball duck against South Africa in the first Test at Kingsmead, Durban, on Friday.Maddinson’s 0 off 33 balls is the third-longest duck by an opener in Test history. It is also the longest innings for a duck by a Test opener in the 21st century, making it an unwanted milestone on his comeback to the national side.The 34-year-old was dismissed after Travis Head fell for nine, leaving Australia in early trouble after captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat on the opening day.Maddinson was drafted into the squad as a replacement for the injured Cameron Green, making a return to the Test set-up after overcoming testicular cancer.