Hick claims 100th century for Worcestershire

LONDON: Graeme Hick struck his 100th hundred for Worcestershire on Thursday to become only the eighth player to score a century of centuries for a single county.

Hick, 93 not out overnight in a Second Division County Championship match against Northamptonshire, completed the feat in front of Worcestershire's home fans at New Road.

It didn't take long for Hick to add the seven required runs he needed for his hundred.

A flicked single off his legs against Australia seamer Matthew Nicholson took him to the landmark in 182 balls with one six and 11 fours.

Hick's total of 130 first class hundreds means he has now moved into eighth-place in the all-time list, overtaking former England captain and opening batsman Sir Len Hutton.

England legend Sir Jack Hobbs heads the all-time list with 197 first-class centuries.

Worcestershire's director of cricket, Steve Rhodes, said: "Graeme has achieved something that not many people can dream of doing. His hundredth hundred is a true reflection of what he has done for Worcestershire County Cricket Club over the course of his career."

"I consider myself extremely fortunate to be amongst those who have watched Graeme's successes unfold and it has been fantastic to watch him score many of his hundreds over the years," the former Worcestershire and England wicket-keeper added.