NSW’s next Shield game is against Victoria on October 20 at the MCG, and Maddinson will likely be opening the batting along with Sam Konstas. I’ll be cheering for him for many reasons and one being I think Nic should be in line to open the batting for Australian in the first test v India.

But if he’s unlucky, get a peach of a ball, a bad decision or an untimely run out and gets out cheaply, what happens? And what if Nikitaras scores another ton in his next club game? Suddenly, Maddinson’s spot is under pressure, and you’ve got to ask—who made the call to deny him those batting opportunities for Eastern Suburbs?

In a professional world, is that a restraint of trade?

https://www.cricconnect.com/profile/32/paul-ryan/blog/2519/is-denying-a-cricketer-the-opportunity-to-play-a-restraint-of-trade