England batsman Compton to take immediate break

England top order batsman Nick Compton is to take an immediate break from cricket after a challenging start to the season "both physically and mentally", Middlesex and England management said on Thursday. The decision means the South African-born number three, whose future with England had already been called into question, can be ruled out of the test series against Pakistan between July 14 and Sept. 7. Durham's Scott Borthwick looks likely to be recalled for the opening test at Lord's. "It has