Nick Compton
Cricketer; played for England
Born
June 26th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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A former cricketer with South African-English heritage, contributed significantly to the England national team as an opening batsman. Made his Test debut in 2012 and played a total of 16 Test matches with a batting average exceeding 30. Compton has also been active in domestic cricket, representing teams like Middlesex and Somerset in the County Championship, where he achieved multiple centuries throughout his career. His performance in the domestic circuit paved the way for a successful international career.
Played for England national cricket team
Represented Middlesex and Somerset
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