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

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • 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.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:46:57 UTC.

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