BRETT D’Oliveira revealed his pride at becoming the third generation of the family to score a first-class hundred for Worcestershire.

But the all-rounder views his century against Oxford MCCU at The Parks as “only a start” and is determined to build on that innings during 2016.

His grandfather Basil notched his first hundred for the county in 1964, also against Oxford University at New Road.

And D’Oliveira’s late father Damian reached three figures for the first time against visiting Middlesex in 1983.

Worcester-born Brett, 24, said: “It was a great day, something you dream of when you grow up watching cricket.

“It was great to get past that landmark but it is only a start and I want to carry it on this season and get some hundreds — some big hundreds to win some games for Worcestershire in the County Championship.

“I’m over the moon with getting the hundred. I’m just not getting too far ahead of myself.”

Brett is delighted to emulate the milestone achieved by Basil and Damian.

He said: “It makes you proud. Looking back and seeing my grandad and dad get a hundred in first-class cricket is amazing.

“It’s something I’ve only dreamt of doing and, following in their footsteps, I’ve worked hard enough to get there and have finally achieved that, so it is brilliant.

“My dad had a huge impact on my cricketing career and probably always will do for the rest of the time that I’m playing.

“I always think about him when I reach a certain landmark or every day that I am playing cricket. I’m sure he will be very proud.”

Brett was also pleased to reach a hundred after several promising 30s and 40s when opening alongside skipper Daryl Mitchell in the latter part of last season.

He said: “That was the annoying thing. I found it frustrating towards the end of last year because I was feeling really good and often I got through the tricky periods of the new ball and the juicy wickets.

“It was a bit frustrating not to go on and get that big score but I sort of proved to myself that I could the 30s and 40s, so I knew I could go onto the 50s, 60s, 80s and 100s. It was great to finally get past that.”

Brett is aware of the fresh challenges opening batsmen may face this summer with the change in the toss rule meaning the home side will have to bat first if the visitors exercise their right to bowl.

He continued: “I don’t think we will be bowling first many times at home this year.

“But that is something we are going to come up against, something myself and Mitch have spoken about.

“We are just going to have to accept it is one of those things and if you practise hard and prepare yourself mentally, then there is no reason why you can’t score runs at the top of the order.”

D’Oliveira spent the winter playing cricket for grandfather Basil’s former club St Augustine’s in South Africa and said it was an invaluable learning experience.

He said: “The winter was amazing, probably one of the best times I’ve had away in a long time.

“I probably didn’t do as well as I would have liked with bat or ball but I certainly took a lot from the winter in terms of learning and playing in different conditions and against different players and formats and also being away from Worcester for five months.

“I’ve got more family out there than I have here, so it was good to see some people and catch up with some family and friends. I had a tremendous time.”