Cameron Green injury opens door to Nic Maddinson ahead of first South Africa Test

The Guardian

Australia all-rounder fails to overcome abdominal strain Maddinson or Cooper Connolly to fill No 5 spot in Durban opener Andrew McDonald insists Nic Maddinson’s Test squad call-up should be no shock, with the left-hander edging closer to replacing the injured Cameron Green in Durban. Green has been officially ruled out of Australia’s side for the opening Test against South Africa, after failing to overcome the abdominal strain suffered in last week’s final ODI.