Michael Carberry slams century on return from cancer

Carberry scored 100 runs off 121 balls for Hampshire against MCCU in first class friendly match. (Photo: Twitter)

He was given a standing ovation by the crowd present at the Ageas Bowl in Hampshire. (Photo: Twitter)

The left-hander’s international career nosedived after a disappointing Ashes. (Photo: AFP)

He was forced to retire from cricket after being diagnosed with cancer in July 2016. (Photo: Twitter)

Michael Carberry made his Test debut for England at the age of 30. (Photo: AFP)

To the amazement of everyone the opener slammed a century on his return. (Photo: Twitter)

The 35-year fought the deadly disease and made a comeback to competitive cricket on Monday for Hamshire.

He then had to wait for 3 long years to play his next Test match. He got a national call up in the 2013-14 Ashes in Australia. (Photo: AFP)