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Surrey flew their flags at half-mast on Monday following the dying of Alec Stewart‘s spouse Lynn.
Former England captain Stewart stood down because the membership’s director of cricket after overseeing a 3rd straight Rothesay County Championship title final season, permitting him to spend extra time supporting Lynn’s lengthy battle with breast most cancers.
The Brown Caps took to the sphere on the Kia Oval sporting black armbands in her reminiscence on the ultimate day of their conflict towards Hampshire, whereas the flags have been additionally lowered in a mark of respect.
Chair Oli Slipper stated: “The honest condolences of everybody at Surrey County Cricket Membership are with Alec and the entire Stewart household.
“Our easiest needs are with the household and we’ll proceed to supply any assist to them that we’re capable of. Within the meantime, we ask that individuals respect their privateness at this tough time.”
Stewart, who took on a part-time advisory function after vacating his earlier job, has beforehand been linked with key jobs within the England set-up however has all the time prioritised household commitments over the demanding abroad journey schedule.
