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Alec Stewart Returns: Surrey Cricket Legend Resumes Full-Time Role After Personal Tragedy

Alec Stewart is officially back in the hot seat at Surrey. After a heartbreaking period supporting his wife through illness, he's ready to dive into his full-time role again. His track record is seriously impressive, having guided the club to multiple championships. Everyone at Surrey is thrilled to have their legendary figure back at the helm.

Key Points: Alec Stewart Resumes Full-Time Role as Surrey Director of Cricket

  • Stewart returns after stepping back to care for his wife Lynn, who passed in April
  • He aims to make Surrey the best county and develop England players
  • Under his leadership since 2013, Surrey has won four County Championships
  • Four Surrey players he developed are in England's current Ashes squad
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Stewart to resume full-time role as Surrey's director of cricket with immediate effect

Former England captain Alec Stewart returns as Surrey's full-time director of cricket after stepping back to care for his late wife, aiming to continue the club's success.

"Surrey has always been my home and I am now ready to return to full time duties with the Club again. - Alec Stewart"

London, Dec 8

Former England captain Alec Stewart will resume his full-time role as Surrey’s director of cricket after stepping back from it last year to care for his wife Lynn.

Stewart, 62, had continued in a high performance advisory capacity for Surrey with a reduced workload to support Lynn, who passed away in April this year after a long battle with cancer.

“Surrey has always been my home and I am now ready to return to full time duties with the Club again. My priorities have always been to support the cricket management team and the squad to be the best county in the country, to bring cricketers into our professional squad through our pathway system and help players to fulfil their dreams of representing their country,” said Stewart in a statement on Monday.

Stewart first assumed the role of Surrey’s Director of Men’s Cricket in 2013, overseeing a period of sustained success that has yielded four County Championship titles. Under him, four players from Surrey have turned out for England and are currently in the Test squad for the ongoing Ashes in Australia.

“Alec is a legend of Surrey and we are looking forward to having him back in his role as Director of Men’s Cricket. Alec’s record speaks for itself and he’s been the driving force in so much of the Club’s success over many, many years,” said Oli Slipper, Chair at Surrey.

Stewart played 133 Tests and 170 ODIs for England from 1990 to 2003, and was a member of the side reaching the Men’s ODI World Cup final in 1992. “Alec’s commitment, drive and attention to detail has built the team into the side it is today and we know he will continue to progress the team as he resumes his role at the helm on the men’s game in the county.”

“Alec has remained an important part of the cricket management team over the last 12 months and he continues to drive the highest of standards across the Club,” added Steve Elworthy, CEO at Surrey.

- IANS

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Priya S
His wife's passing is so sad. It's heartwarming that he took the time he needed. In India, we deeply respect putting family first. Hope he finds strength in returning to the game he loves. 🙏
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Aditya G
His record with Surrey is impressive - four County Championships! We need this kind of long-term vision and stability in our domestic cricket structure too. The focus on a pathway system is key.
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Sarah B
While it's a nice story, I do wonder if a 62-year-old stepping back into a full-time, high-pressure role is the most forward-thinking move for a club. Shouldn't they be planning for the next generation of leadership?
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Karthik V
"Surrey has always been my home" – that's the kind of loyalty you see in our IPL franchises too with players like Dhoni. Stewart's experience is invaluable. Wishing him a successful comeback!
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Nikhil C
Helping players fulfil dreams of representing their country... that's the real mark of a great director. Hope he can guide more young talents to the England team. Interesting to follow from an Indian cricket fan's perspective.

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