Tony Charles Middleton (born 1 February 1964) is a former English

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er. He played for

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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

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's Player of the Year in 1992 and chosen for that winter's England "A" tour to Australia. Middleton joint top-scored with Robin Smith for Hampshire in the final of the 1991 NatWest Trophy, making 78 as Hampshire narrowly beat

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. 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.

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