Nic Maddinson has been handed a call-up for Australia’s Test tour of South Africa, prompting renewed attention on six of the country’s best batsmen under the age of 28 who were overlooked.
The selection of Maddinson represents a striking choice, with the left-handed batsman preferred for the South Africa tour despite the availability of a number of younger contenders.
The six overlooked batsmen have emerged as notable omissions from Australia’s plans, as Maddinson prepares to join the squad for the Test series in South Africa.
