(UTV|COLOMBO) – Former England opener Nick Compton has announced his retirement from the game.
Compton, 35, did not feature for Middlesex during the 2018 season – which was also his benefit year – but will remain working for the club in an ambassadorial role.
Compton played 16 Tests for England, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Denis. He was Alastair Cook’s first opening partner after the retirement of Andrew Strauss in 2012, and played his part in memorable series wins in India and South Africa.
His last cap came during the summer of 2016, a season which ended with Middlesex lifting the County Championship for the first time since 1993.
