Nick Compton

For Nick Compton, being the grandson of legendary cricketer Dennis Compton and great nephew of Arsenal footballer Leslie Compton is both an advantage as well as a disadvantage. The advantage being that talent runs in his genes and he has the natural prowess to make a mark in the sporting field. The disadvantage - the obvious comparison to family members. However, Compton's solid and composed batting technique has allowed him to form his own individual personality as a patient and dependable top order batsman.
Having been born and raised in South Africa, he only moved to England (Harrow) as a teenager. While still in school, Compton joined Middlesex as an opening batsman in the Under 19 squad and impressed as a talented player and captain. He won the NBC Dennis Compton Award (named after his grandfather) awarded to the most promising Middlesex player owing to his affirming performances in the U19 and Second XI squad in 2001.