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Nic Maddinson

Nic Maddinson
Nic Maddinson Image: Wikimedia Commons. Naparazzi / CC BY-SA 2.0

Nicolas James Maddinson (born 21 December 1991) is an Australian cricketer. A left-handed opening batsman, he has represented Australia in both Test matches and Twenty20 Internationals. At the domestic level, he plays for New South Wales in Australian first-class cricket and for the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League (BBL).

Key facts

Full name Nicolas James Maddinson
Date of birth 21 December 1991
Nationality Australian
Batting style Left-handed
Role Opening batsman
International formats Test, Twenty20 International
Current domestic team New South Wales
Current BBL team Sydney Thunder

Background

Maddinson is recognised as a top-order left-handed batsman who has built his career across the Australian state and franchise circuits. His attacking style at the top of the order has seen him used primarily as an opener.

Career

International cricket

Maddinson has played for the Australian national side in two formats, earning selection in both Test matches and Twenty20 Internationals.

Domestic cricket

In Australian domestic cricket, Maddinson has represented two states. He has played for New South Wales, and during a period away from his home state he turned out for Victoria.

Big Bash League

Maddinson has had a varied career in the Big Bash League. He has represented:

  • Sydney Sixers
  • Melbourne Stars
  • Melbourne Renegades, whom he captained
  • Sydney Thunder, his current franchise

Significance

As a left-handed opener with international experience in Tests and T20Is, Maddinson is among the Australian batsmen to have crossed between multiple states and BBL franchises while maintaining a place in the senior domestic structure. His captaincy of the Melbourne Renegades added a leadership dimension to a career otherwise defined by top-order batting.

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