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Higgins celebrates a century Ray Lawrence Photography

Higgins says philosophical approach key to ending century drought

Middlesex all-rounder claims batting is the tougher skill to execute in England

03.05.26, 09:00 Updated 03.05.26, 00:01 3 Minute Read

Jon Batham

Jon Batham

Ryan Higgins believes batting in England requires a philosophical approach in conditions that more often than not favour the bowler.

The Middlesex all-rounder hit 131 on day two of the County Championship Division Two fixture against Durham at Lord’s yesterday to end a century famine stretching back 20 months.

It was the last day of August in 2024 when the Harare-born 31-year-old last reached the landmark with his fifth century that season, so it’s been a while.

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