Stewart to resume role as Surrey director of cricket

Former England captain Alec Stewart is to return to his role as Surrey's director of cricket.

The 62-year-old stepped back from the job at the end of last year to support his wife Lynn, who was suffering from cancer.

He took on a role as high performance advisor while supporting his wife, who passed away in April.

"Surrey has always been my home and I am now ready to return to full-time duties with the club again," said Stewart, who first took on the role in 2013.

"My priorities have always been to support the cricket management team and the squad to be the best county in the country, to bring cricketers into our professional squad through our pathway system and help players to fulfil their dreams of representing their country."

Stewart's reign as director of cricket has been highly successful, helping oversee a side which won four County Championship titles, including three in a row between 2022 and 2024.

He played 133 Tests for England between 1990 and 2003 and helped the one-day side reach the World Cup final in 1992.

"Alec's commitment, drive and attention to detail has built the team into the side it is today and we know he will continue to progress the team as he resumes his role at the helm on the men's game in the county," added Surrey chief executive Steve Elworthy.

"Alec has remained an important part of the cricket management team over the last 12 months and he continues to drive the highest of standards across the club."