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Michael Carberry scores century on Hampshire return after cancer diagnosis

Michael Carberry Hampshire County Championship
Image: Michael Carberry made a successful return for Hampshire, scoring a century in their season opener

Former England batsman Michael Carberry scored a hundred for Hampshire in his first appearance since being diagnosed with cancer.

The 36-year-old was told he had a cancerous tumour last summer and immediately started treatment, with his last cricket match coming on July 8.

Carberry, who made six Test appearances for England, returned to training with his county over the winter, having undergone a successful operation, and marked his return to the middle in some style.

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The left-handed opener scored exactly 100 from 121 balls on day one of Hampshire's game against Cardiff MCCU at the Rose Bowl.

He was given a standing ovation as he left the field, his knock ending when he found the hands of Matthew Norris off the bowling of David O'Sullivan.

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