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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 club‘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 cancer.
The Brown Caps took to the sphere on the Kia Oval carrying black armbands in her reminiscence on the ultimate day of their conflict towards Hampshire, whereas the flags had been additionally lowered in a mark of respect.
Chair Oli Slipper mentioned: “The honest condolences of everybody at Surrey County Cricket Membership are with Alec and the entire Stewart household.
“Our best possible needs are with the household and we are going to proceed to supply any assist to them that we’re in a position to. Within the meantime, we ask that folks respect their privateness at this troublesome time.”
Stewart, who took on a part-time advisory position after vacating his earlier job, has beforehand been linked with key jobs within the England set-up however has at all times prioritised household commitments over the demanding abroad journey schedule.
