The pitchforks were out, but Bailey and Test selectors can now breathe easy

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 13, 2026

Fans and pundits were up in arms after Nic Maddinson’s ugly duck in Durban. Three days later, the selectors deserve some credit.

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