Surrey Players Don Black Armbands Following the Passing of Alec Stewart's Wife
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Synopsis
Surrey's players wear black armbands in tribute to Alec Stewart's late wife, Lynn, during their County Championship match against Hampshire. Flags are flown at half-mast in her honor at the Oval. Stewart, a former England captain, had recently stepped back to focus on family amidst Lynn's battle with cancer.
Key Takeaways
- Surrey players showed respect by wearing black armbands.
- Flags were flown at half-mast at the Oval.
- Alec Stewart stepped down to support his wife during her illness.
- Stewart remains involved with Surrey in a part-time role.
- The cricket community extends support to the Stewart family.
New Delhi, April 14 (NationPress) The players of Surrey are wearing black armbands on the final day of their Division One County Championship match against Hampshire in memory of Alec Stewart’s wife, Lynn, who passed away on Monday. Additionally, the team has chosen to lower their flags to half-mast above the Micky Stewart Members Pavilion at their home ground, the Oval, as a tribute.
Alec Stewart, a former England captain, stepped down from his position as Surrey’s director of cricket after leading the team to its third County Championship title last season, stating that he needed to spend valuable time with family and support Lynn, who had been enduring a prolonged fight against breast cancer since 2013.
“As many may know, my wife has been battling cancer since 2013, and I wish to dedicate more time to her and my family in the coming years than this role allows,” Stewart remarked on the Surrey website in March 2024.
Despite his departure, Stewart continues to contribute to Surrey in a part-time capacity as a High-Performance Cricket Advisor, working on designated days throughout the year and aiding in the team’s success alongside head coach Gareth Batty and club captain Rory Burns. “The heartfelt condolences of everyone at Surrey County Cricket Club go out to Alec and the entire Stewart family.”
“Our sincerest wishes are with the family, and we will extend any support we can provide. We kindly request that everyone respects their privacy during this challenging time,” stated Club Chair Oli Slipper.
Alec Stewart, aged 62, is regarded as one of the monumental figures in Surrey’s cricket history, having represented the club from 1981 to 2003. He has played 133 Tests for England, scoring 8463 runs at an average of 39.54, including 15 centuries and 45 half-centuries. In addition, he accumulated 4677 runs in 170 ODIs at an average of 31.60, with four centuries and 28 fifties.
