Nick Compton

Cricketer; played for England

Nick Compton - Cricketer; played for England
Born

June 26th, 1983
41 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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