In fact, he never made it to the batting crease.
McLeod was up for a media conference for the Highlanders yesterday but told media before the first question that he would not be answering any questions about the possibility of coaching the All Blacks.
McLeod has been touted as the man to replace the departing Wayne Smith in the All Black coaching set-up.
Smith is due to retire after the Rugby Championship and there has been speculation McLeod is in the mix to replace him.
He told Newstalk ZB over the weekend he would put his hand up for the All Black job but still had to talk to people and family about the job.
Complicating matters was the fact McLeod is one of three candidates to become the head coach of the Highlanders next year.
With Tony Brown leaving to help coach Japan, the next coach of the Highlanders is expected to be either McLeod, Mark Hammett or Aaron Mauger.
McLeod's refusal to answer questions on the position only pours more fire on the speculation he is right in the frame to replace Smith.
The 10-test All Black has been in charge of the defence for the Highlanders for more than three years and the team has notably improved that side of its game in that period.
The All Blacks said last week when Smith announced his retirement they would be advertising the position but the All Black hierarchy will have someone in mind.
Meanwhile, New Zealand Rugby announced yesterday All Black assistant coach Ian Foster and forwards coach Mike Cron have committed through to the 2019 World Cup.
Foster, who was brought into the coaching group by head coach Steve Hansen in 2012, will complete eight years in the role when the world champion seeks to defend its title in Japan.
Cron is a long-serving forwards coach, renowned for his scrummaging insight, who will attend a fifth World Cup.
Attack specialist Foster said it was a ''natural decision'' to re-sign, having enjoyed being part of New Zealand's phenomenal international success.
Hansen said both coaches were a vital part of the All Blacks armoury.
''Fosie brings a lot of composure, rugby nous and intellect to the team,'' Hansen said.
''He runs the coaching unit and has done a fantastic job in that regard.''
Hansen described Cron as a ''master craftsman.''
''He's never stopped growing as a coach, he's never stopped learning and he constantly stimulates the players with what he brings to the table.''
- Additional reporting by NZN