Alec stewart has confirmed to telegraph sport that he stands by the claims made in pietersens autobiography that he passed on the names of the players. Alec james stewart obe born 8 april 1963 is a retired english cricketer, a righthanded batsmanwicketkeeper and former captain of the england cricket team he is the most capped english cricketer of all time in test matches and 2nd most capped in one day internationals, having played in 3 tests and 170 odis. Alec stewart obe is a former england cricketer and captain who is currently the director of cricket at surrey ccc. Alec stewart obe is the most capped england cricketer of all time.
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Despite his superior playing record and blemishfree reputation, somehow its stewart who finds himself considered the lightweight of. Read about alec stewarts profile, latest news, articles, career updates only on. He scored a record 57 halfcenturies and 33 centuries. Englands third most capped cricketer, alec stewart is available to book via the. In 2009, stewart rejoined surrey as a parttime consultant to the coaching staff specialising in batting, wicket keeping and mentoring. Alec stewart biography, former cricketer, married, wife, lynn. Stewart, who is the director of cricket for surrey county had played a pivotal role in getting kohli to sign his maiden county contract. England cricket chiefs are under pressure to investigate the parody twitter account which reduced kevin pietersen to tears former england captain alec stewart informed lords he had been told. Get alec stewartcricket rankings info, individual records, photos, videos, stats, and all about alec stewart. Stewart named as england cricket captain alec stewart. Halfcenturies from marcus trescothick and alec stewart put england back on track. Michael vaughan threw his hat into the ring, as did the gaffer, alec stewart though surreys less than stellar record during his, well, stewardship might have counted against him. Stewart, a j test cricket, profile, statistical overview, batting graphs, bowling graphs, performances by ground, performances by opponent, performances by year, performances by series, performances by batting position, analysis of dismissals, list of innings, partnership records, man of match awards. Playing between 2006 and 2018, he scored 12,472 runs, making him the only england player to score 10,000 test runs.
Exinternational cricketer and englands most capped player, alec is a legend within the sport. Alec stewart presents ollie pope with his first test cap. Latest and breaking news of alec stewart,cricket,england. He is still involved in cricket, with his county of surrey.
The most capped english cricketer of all time in both test matches and one day internationals affectionately known as the gaffer of english cricket, alec is the most capped england cricketer of all time. Read about micky stewarts profile, latest news, articles, career updates only on. On the first day of the new county cricket season, former england captain alec stewart looks at the summer ahead. Despite his superior playing record and blemishfree reputation, somehow its stewart who finds himself considered the lightweight of the. Alec stewart, england captain for the day, opening batsman some days, floating. Surreys alec stewart backs jason roy for ashes glory. The likes of naomi campbell and jodie kidd will always be more in demand than the england cricket team. Alastair cook receives special bottle of wine from alec. After 20 years in county and international cricket his final match was a very high profile one at his home ground the oval against south africa in the summer of 2003. Alec stewart talks success at big sports breakfast. He announced his retirement in 2004 and he started working as a coach for his first team.
Stewart also believes pope will come back a better player for having had a taste of test cricket last year and he has by no means given up hope of jason roy securing an ashes spot. Alec stewart sean ingle the england cricket legend on what its like to tour pakistan, the origins of his nickname, and how he once ate the same dinner 43 days on the trot. Oct 08, 2014 alec stewart has confirmed to telegraph sport that he stands by the claims made in pietersens autobiography that he passed on the names of the players stuart broad, graeme swann and tim. Alec james stewart obe is an english former cricketer, and former captain of the england cricket team, who played test cricket and one day internationals as a righthanded wicketkeeperbatsman. Book alec stewart obe prime performers booking agency. His superb record as a batsman and wicketkeeper are testimony to a professional. But the fact that englands 40yearold wicketkeeper has less body fat. He took over in september 1999 from alec stewart with the side at a real low, yet combined with coach duncan. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Stewarts appointment was widely predicted in a job which is highly prized, despite england. Alternatively, call a booking agent directly on 0207 1010 553. A righthanded opening batsman, stewart averaged 35. Alec stewart biography, former cricketer, married, wife, lynn stewart, children, family, retirement, net worth alec stewart is a wellknown english cricketer. Get alec stewartcricket rankings info, individual records, photos, videos, stats, and all about.
Stewart also set a record for playing most number of odi matches as captain who has kept. Alec works as a regular cricket analyst on radio 5 live and across sky sports and the bbcs cricket coverage. Alec stewartcricket player profile from england at ndtv sports. Hire alec stewart respected england cricketer speaker. Book alec stewart cricket legend to speak at your event with prime performers booking agent. Stewart would hand over responsibility for selection to the head coach. His story is that of someone deeply in love with cricket, fortunate to have inherited. At old trafford in august 2005, he passed alec stewart s world record of 4,540 runs as a test wicketkeeper, at his retirement in 2008, he was the most successful odi wicketkeeper with 472 dismissals 417 catches and 55 stumpings, more than 80 dismissals ahead of his closest rival, mark boucher. Jun 16, 2015 ranking englands 12 greatest test captains. I am lucky enough come watch cricket and not buy a ticket. Record book rudi van vuurens extraordinary feat the.
Had he not developed his wicketkeeping he might even now not have. Full of engaging anecdotes from life in a sport he clearly loves, the book also explores the state of world cricket today, before assessing how the sport should evolve. Alec stewart was englands captain, batsman and wicketkeeper. Michael vaughan threw his hat into the ring, as did the gaffer, alec stewart though surreys less than stellar record during his. An impressive batsman, alec stewart, recorded 8463 test runs, receiving an impressive batting average of 39. Against northamptonshire that year, he held seven catches in an innings. It begins with a series of short writings about stewarts views on the game interspersed with, often. The autobiography of alec stewart stewart, alec on. Amazingly, hes the only winner of the clubs player of the decade award. Many thought javed miandad was just a cocky smart alec. Kevin pietersens mentor graham ford and alec stewart chosen to rebuild relegated surrey ford is installed as head coach and stewart as director of. To book legendary england wicketkeeper batsman, alec stewart obe, as the cricket speaker for your corporate event, function or conference, simply contact the champions cricket speakers agency by filling in our online contact form. Alec stewarts cricket companion stewart,alec 9781906850005. Then it was announced that we would soon see the appointment of a cricket tsar, solely accountable for the performance of the england mens xi.
In jest, stewart said that he is lucky that he doesnt have to buy a ticket to watch virat bat. In 51 tests as a specialist batsman during the 1990s stewart made almost 4000 runs at an average. Alec stewart proposes scrapping englands national selector role. It begins with a series of short writings about stewarts views on the game interspersed with, often, unrelated statistics, trivia and historical digressions. Alec stewart on alastair cook passing graham goochs record. Batting, keeping wickets and leading england through. With over 125 tests behind him, alec stewart always maintained a batting average over 40 runs. Having played in 3 test matches and 170 one day internationals, he was well known as an aggressive opening batsman who excelled within wicketkeeping. Alec james stewart obe born 8 april 1963 is an english former cricketer, and former captain of the england cricket team, who played test cricket and one day internationals as a righthanded wicketkeeperbatsman.
He is an inspirational and charismatic after dinner speaker and motivational speaker. He holds the record for the most consecutive innings without reaching double figures while his performances behind the stumps earned him the coveted teflon trophy. He is the fourth most capped english cricketer of all time in test matches and 3rd most capped in one day internationals, having played in 3 tests and 170 odis. Oct 08, 2014 england cricket chiefs are under pressure to investigate the parody twitter account which reduced kevin pietersen to tears former england captain alec stewart informed lords he had been told. Surrey director of cricket alec stewart told bbc london. Bbc news cricket stewart named as england cricket captain. He was an outstanding close catcher, particularly at short leg. Affectionately known as the gaffer of english cricket, alec stewart obe, has racked up a solid 118 international caps. Bbc sport academy cricket features alec stewart the. Jul 03, 2008 england cricket team on second thoughts. Javed was brought up in the highly competitive street cricket in which every rule in the book was stretched to get people out. His keynote speech leave nothing to chance is inspirational and challenging. The curtailment of stewarts career as an opener was one of the tragedies of englands grim decade.
In 1957, he took 77 catches during the season, only one short of wally hammonds record. But i would gladly pay to watch virat bat, he added. Alec james stewart obe born 8 april 1963 in merton, surrey is a retired english cricketer, a righthanded batsmanwicketkeeper and former captain of the english cricket team. Virat kohlis muchhyped maiden county stint for surrey had to be called off due to a neck injury after the indian premier league ipl, but how much has the rest helped the indian captain will only be discovered after the end of the test series, said former england captain alec stewart interestingly, stewart, who is the director of cricket for surrey county, had played a pivotal. Alec stewart after dinner speakers speakers corner. Oct 18, 2016 alec stewart has presented alastair cook with a special bottle of wine and described him as a true great of cricket. End of england series will tell if surrey county rest.
Stewart had the unusual honour to open the batting, keep wicket and captain the national side, something rarely seen in cricket. The autobiography of alec stewart 1st edition by alec stewart, pat murphy isbn. Talk about cricket on our message boards ok, maybe not. Oct 11, 2010 my cricket companion is stewarts first book since his 2003 autobiography. Ranking englands 12 greatest test captains bleacher. Miandad gets back into the crease before alec stewart removes the bails. On the keeping front, stewart effected 451 international dismissals. Hire alec stewart respected england cricketer speaker agent. Alec stewart for hire for hire after dinner speakers. Derek fulfilled the muchneeded alec stewart role in the side, opening the batting and keeping wicket. Ive been a big fan of jasons and ive gone on record as saying he can play in tests, said stewart. A steady, studious, establishment figure, stewart was rewarded with the england captaincy in 1998 he was 35 at the time. Alec stewart obe after dinner speakers booking agent. Find stewart s records, biography, centuries, runs, wickets.
On thursday stewart will lose his alltime england record of 3 test. It was very windy and im sure somerset havent done this on purpose in any shape or form. End of england series will tell if surrey county rest aided. Alec stewart hire for events guest speaker, sports speaker. An impressive batsman, alec stewart, recorded 8463 test runs, receiving an. Alec took over the england captaincy from mike atherton in 1998 and promptly led the side to its first major series win for 12 years, against south africa. Alec stewart will go down as one of englands greatest ever allrounders. He is the most capped english test cricketer, having played in an english record of 3 test matches. Posted on feb 19, 2015 jul 28, 2015 by rustom deboo. That little devil from karachi the cricket monthly espn. The second most capped test player in england history and third most capped one day international england player, stewart was a prolific wicketkeeper and devastating opening batsman. Often the benchmark for english wicketkeeperbatsman, alec stewart obe is an incredibly well. That little devil from karachi the cricket monthly. Alec stewart has presented alastair cook with a special bottle of wine and described him as a true great of cricket.
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A much valued pundit on cricket shows, both on tv and over radio airwaves, alec stewart earned his richly deserved laurels as an english cricketer who led the england cricket team to a number of notable victories. Alec james stewart obe born 8 april 1963 is an english former cricketer, and former captain. A test match is scheduled to take place over a period of five days, and is played by teams representing full member nations of the international cricket council icc. Having recently decided to bring his playing days to an end, alec stewarts cricket companion now provides him with the opportunity to take a wider look at the game as a whole. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Find latest news of alec stewart,cricket player from england at ndtv sports. When stewart was in full flow, there were few who could match him. The autobiography of alec stewart 1st edition by stewart, alec, murphy, pat isbn. Opening batsman and former captain alastair cook holds several england test cricket records.
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