Updated On: 10 March, 2013 01:49 AM IST | | PA Sport
Nick Compton, grandson of England great Denis, upholds family tradition
Nick Compton was both proud and relieved after the maiden Test century which has surely cemented his role as an Ashes opener this summer.
The 29-year-old marked his fifth Test with a breakthrough innings, consolidation of his hard work in India before Christmas, as he and Alastair Cook shared a record stand of 231.

England’s Nick Compton (left) plays a drive identical to his grandfather Denis’ enroute to his maiden Test century against New Zealand on Saturday. Pics/Getty Images