New Delhi, 10 October 2026: Australia's top-ranked batsman Nick Maddinson is playing his first Test match against South Africa, which started on Friday (9 October). Jajumela Maddinson has returned to the Australian Test team after a decade after battling cancer. He last played a 'red-ball' match for the Australian team in December 2016. This comeback path was not at all easy for the Australian player; His wife Bianca played an important role in it.
Madison was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Even after the surgery, he had not fully recovered and during that period his wife was pregnant. This entire process took more than a year. This Australian player last played local cricket in March 2025. Now he has returned to first-class cricket after 579 days; However, he could not score any runs and was out on a 'duck' (0 runs) against Africa.
How did cancer start?
Early last year, Nick discovered a lump in his body. Subsequent tests revealed testicular cancer. She underwent immediate surgery to remove the tumor, but follow-up tests seven weeks later revealed that the cancer had spread to her abdominal lymph nodes and parts of her lungs.
wife quit her job
Nick's wife Bianca had to leave her job as a dentist. She was pregnant while her husband was undergoing chemotherapy; She was to give birth to another child. She decided to leave her job to take care of their first child.
Chemotherapy completed in July
Madis completed her chemotherapy on July 14, but had to wait two months before resuming training. After that he got permission to take training again. After making a full recovery, the Australian cricketer advised others to get tested if they find anything unusual.
Nick Maddinson's career
Excluding the first Test against South Africa, Nick Maddins has played 3 Tests and 6 T20 Internationals in his international career. He has scored 27 runs in Test, while he has scored a total of 45 runs in T20.