Tony Middleton
Personal information
Born (1964-02-01) 1 February 1964
Winchester, Hampshire, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingSlow left-arm orthodox
Career statistics
Competition First-class List A
Matches 109 61
Runs scored 5,753 2,139
Batting average 33.64 39.61
100s/50s 13/24 0/20
Top score 221 98
Balls bowled 236 –
Wickets 5 –
Bowling average 48.20 –
5 wickets in innings 0 –
10 wickets in match 0 –
Best bowling 2/41 –
Catches/stumpings 79/– 18/–
Source: CricketArchive, 3 July 2022

Tony Charles Middleton (born 1 February 1964) is a former English first-class cricketer. He played for Hampshire making his debut in 1984. He played in two winning one day finals in 1991 and 1992. His best season was in 1992 when he scored 1780 runs at an average of almost 50, including 6 centuries. He was named the Cricket Society's Player of the Year in 1992 and chosen for that winter's England "A" tour to Australia.[1]

Middleton joint top-scored with Robin Smith for Hampshire in the final of the 1991 NatWest Trophy, making 78 as Hampshire narrowly beat Surrey.[2]

He retired in 1995 and since then has been in coaching roles with Hampshire County Cricket Club and is currently their batting coach. His son Fletcha Middleton is a young cricketer playing at Hampshire.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "England 'A' in Australia, 1992-3 - England 'A' squad". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  2. ↑ "Surrey v Hampshire at Lord's, 7 Sept 1991". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  3. ↑ "Felix Organ led Hants to the Second Eleven Championship title | Daily Echo".


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