Cox speaks of his joy at maiden first-class hundred for Worcestershire - The Malvern Observer

Cox speaks of his joy at maiden first-class hundred for Worcestershire

Malvern Editorial 10th Jun, 2014 Updated: 20th Oct, 2016   0

WORCESTERSHIRE wicket-keeper, Ben Cox, has revealed the “sheer joy and relief” he felt after scoring his maiden first class century for the county against Hampshire.

The 22-year-old notched up 104 to help his side to 402-9 in the first innings of their clash against the Division Two league leaders at New Road.

Cox surpassed his previous best of 89 which he made earlier in the season against Kent and said it felt amazing.

“It was a massive sigh of relief when I got it through mid-wicket. It was sheer joy,” he said.




“I’ve threatened it a couple of times this season so it was good to actually get it out of the way now and hopefully get another one around the corner.

“I was really, really nervous. I was going back to my routines and trying to get every nerve out of me.


“I was trying to focus on every ball coming at me because I knew it was around the corner.

“I was within four runs and I was thinking ‘one boundary here, just throw your arms at one’ but then I thought ‘no’ and fortunately I got one through mid-wicket.

“You could tell the relief was there. It’s one of those boxes I wanted to tick for ages and I threatened it with 89 against Kent but I got too far ahead of myself trying to score too quickly for the team.”

Cox also praised the support of his family and teammate Jack Shantry who was in the middle with him as he approached the milestone.

“I was glad my parents were here to watch and support and I couldn’t be happier at the moment if I’m honest,” he added.

“They follow us around quite a lot at the minute but it is nice to have their support here. I’ m really glad they were here today.”

“Jack kept me calm because as sooon as I got in the 90s I said to Jack ‘I’m nervous here mate, say something’ and he is always good.

“He said ‘look mate, I’ve got all the confidence in you, just keep going, watch every ball, take it as it comes’ and he put it into perspective really.”

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