Australia’s selection panel lashed with criticism after Nic Maddinson’s misfire against South Africa

PerthNow - Oct 10, 2026

Australia’s selection panel has been lashed with a wave of savage criticism after their decision to call Nic Maddinson into the Test side to take on South Africa backfired horribly at the first time of asking.

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