Mike Smith, the former England and Warwickshire cricket captain known as MJK, dies at the age of 92. Multiple outlets report that his death is announced by Warwickshire, the county club for which he played and later captained. Smith led England in international cricket during the mid-1960s, with the Guardian noting he captained the national side for 25 Tests between 1964 and 1966. He also captained Warwickshire from 1957 to 1967. Across his first-class career, the Guardian reports he amassed 39,832 runs, reflecting a long record as a consistent batter and long-serving leader. While the reports focus on his roles and career totals, they also describe him as a respected, even-tempered captain. BBC Sport, The Independent and Sky Sports all frame the news as a death at 92, with Warwickshire confirming the passing. The available coverage does not specify the cause of death or additional details about funeral arrangements.
Former England and Warwickshire captain Mike Smith, known as MJK, dies aged 92
Mike Smith, the former England and Warwickshire cricket captain known as MJK, dies at the age of 92. Multiple outlets report that his death is announced by Warwickshire, the county club for which he p...
- Mike Smith, known as MJK, dies aged 92.
- Warwickshire confirms his death.
- He captained Warwickshire from 1957 to 1967.
- He captained England in Tests from 1964 to 1966.
- The Guardian reports he played 25 Tests as England captain and scored 39,832 first-class runs.
Cricketer who captained England for 25 Tests and amassed 39,832 runs across his first-class careerThe cricketer MJK Smith, who has died aged 92, was a well-regarded captain of England in the mid-1960s and a remarkably consistent run-gatherer for Warwickshire. His even-tempered approach was one of the keys to his success as a skipper not just with England, whom he led between 1964 and 1966, but with his county, which he captained from 1957 to 1967. Although the product of a traditional public school and Oxbridge background, he was unusual for the time in having a classless accent, an egalitarian outlook and a relaxed attitude to convention. Rank and file players loved him for it, and would do anything to support his cause.Bespectacled and owlish, Mike Smith’s approach on the field looked laissez-faire, almost absent-minded. But he was far more astute than appearances suggested. “Though outwardly unconventional and in manner casual to a degree, he succeeds as a captain for the conventional reasons,” said EW Swanton. “He is thoughtful for his players, unselfish, does not fuss them or panic, shows a grasp of the situation which they deem generally sensible, and not least gives an inspiring personal lead in the field.” Continue reading...
3 months agoSmith’s passing was confirmed on Monday morning by his former county club, Warwickshire
3 months agoFormer England captain Mike Smith has died at the age of 92, Warwickshire have announced.
3 months agoFormer Warwickshire and England captain Mike Smith, known throughout the game as MJK, dies at the age of 92.
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