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Just in the Nick of time

Nick Compton, grandson of England great Denis, upholds family tradition

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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

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