Former England cricket captain Smith dies aged 92
Summary
Mike Smith, a former captain of England’s cricket team, has died at 92. He played 50 Test matches, captained half of them, and had a long career with Warwickshire from 1956 to 1975. He was also recognized for his contributions to cricket with an OBE and was involved in the sport after retiring.Key Facts
- Mike Smith was 92 years old when he died.
- He played 50 Test matches for England and captained in 25 of those games.
- Smith scored 2,278 runs in his international cricket career, including three centuries.
- He played for Warwickshire for 19 years and scored nearly 40,000 runs in first-class cricket.
- Smith holds the Warwickshire record for most runs in a single season (2,417 in 1959).
- He was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1960.
- After retiring, he served as chairman of Warwickshire and as an ICC match referee.
- Smith also played rugby and represented England in one rugby union match against Wales.
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