Maddinson says he would take another Test chance despite tough return
The NSW Blues captain says opening was his preferred position after making 0, 48, 0 and 8 during Australia's series in South Africa.
Nic Maddinson says he would welcome another chance to represent Australia despite a disappointing Test comeback in South Africa, rejecting criticism that selectors had set him too difficult a task.
The NSW Blues captain, 34, made his return after nearly 10 years away from Tests when Cameron Green and Josh Inglis were injured. His four innings produced scores of 0, 48, 0 and 8. He was released to return home for Sheffield Shield cricket before the deciding Test in Cape Town.
Maddinson said opening would probably have been his choice had he been asked where he wanted to bat before the recall. Rather than finding the assignment daunting, he was frustrated that he had not capitalised on the opportunity.
Selectors valued his batting against spin. Bringing him into the side also enabled Matt Renshaw to shift to No.5.
Although Maddinson missed first-class cricket last summer, he said his previous six years with Victoria gave him confidence. He considered himself better prepared than during his initial Test stint and remained open to another recall, regardless of how the South African series had unfolded.
