Australian opener's tortured 33-ball duck highlights big Ashes problem
Nic Maddinson's unwanted record highlights Australia's ongoing struggles to find a reliable opener capable of facing the new ball ahead of next summer's Ashes in England.
Nic Maddinson's unwanted record highlights team are no nearer to finding a player capable of facing the new ball in England next summer.
The tortured 33-ball duck underscores a major Ashes problem for the Australian side as preparation continues.
Selectors face mounting pressure to solve the persistent opening conundrum ahead of the crucial series.