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Former England Captain And Rugby Union Player Mike Smith Dies Aged 92
Warwickshire County Cricket Club: Former England Test captain Mike Smith, widely known by his initials MJK, has died at the age of 92, the Warwickshire County Cricket Club said on Monday.
Smith, who combined a distinguished cricket career with a brief stint as a rugby union international in 1956, represented England in 50 Tests and captained the side on 25 occasions from 1958 to 1972. In all, Smith made 2,278 runs, including three centuries and 11 fifties, and was awarded his OBE in 1976 for services to cricket.
Warwickshire confirmed the news of his demise with a moment of silence observed by players and officials before play began on Day Four of their County Championship fixture against Glamorgan.
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Chief High Performance Officer Daryl: Gavin Larsen has been appointed New Zealand Cricket’s selection manager, filling the role left by the departing Sam Wells.
Mark Robinson Departs As Warwickshire Overhauls Coaching Setup
First Team Coach Mark Robinson: Warwickshire County Cricket Club has parted ways with First Team Coach Mark Robinson by mutual consent, bringing an end to his four-year tenure at Edgbaston. Robinson, who took charge in 2021, leaves behind a legacy that includes guiding the Bears to a County Championship title in his debut season but also overseeing a period of inconsistency in red-ball and white-ball formats.
County Championships: Hassan Ali Returns To Warwickshire For Third Season
First Team Coach Mark Robinson: Pakistan’s experienced pace bowler Hassan Ali will continue his association with Warwickshire County Cricket Club, signing a new deal that ensures his availability for the 2025 season across all formats. The 30-year-old is set to rejoin the Bears from May 29 to the end of September, marking his third consecutive season with the club.
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