India, Oct. 17 -- Australia batter Nic Maddinson, who made his international debut against India 12 years ago, opened up on his testicular cancer diagnosis as he spoke about the struggles he has been going through of late. The left-handed batter has spent seven months away from competitive cricket; however, he is now targeting a return to the field. Maddinson, who last played for Australia nine years ago, described the chemotherapy process starting mid-May as the "longest nine weeks" of his life.

The batter has been out of action since being dropped by New South Wales in March. He underwent surgery to remove a tumour, and it was then that he received the grim news about the cancer spreading.

The 33-year-old has played 3 Tests and 6 T20I...