Cancer survivor Michael Carberry marks return to action with a century

The opener missed the second half of the English domestic season but has now returned to action after a successful surgery. The 36-year-old took part in Hampshire's pre-season tour, but on his return to competitive cricket, he opened the batting and went on to score 100 off just 121 balls in an innings, which was studded with 17 boundaries. 

But the innings wasn't one of joy for just the returning player but his team as well, who had found themselves at 31/3 early on in the game. By the time Carberry departed, to a standing ovation from The Ageas Bowl, Hampshire found themselves at a comfortable position of 184/4.

"I would like to thank my family, the club, the supporters and my teammates worldwide for all the kind messages of support and love through another very tough time in my career and life," Carberry had said before the match, reported cricket.com.au.

"There is still a long way to go to being ‘recovered’ fully, but the outpour of support from the cricket family has helped massively in getting me back playing, and I’m looking forward to another great summer with Hampshire."

Carberry had announced in July last year that he had suffered from blood clots on the lungs.