13 Facts About Micky Stewart

Michael James Stewart was born on 16 September 1932 and is an English former cricketer, coach and administrator.

Micky Stewart made a century on debut for his county, against Pakistan, and went on to break the then-world record number of catches in a match in 1957 with his strong fielding.

Micky Stewart captained Surrey between 1963 and 1972, winning the County Championship in 1971.

Micky Stewart was the coach of the English squad which finished as runners-up at the 1987 Cricket World Cup.

Micky Stewart was awarded the OBE in 1998 for services to cricket.

Micky Stewart was an outstanding close catcher, particularly at short leg.

Micky Stewart captained Surrey from 1963 to 1972, winning the County Championship in 1971.

Micky Stewart served as cricket manager of Surrey and England, and was director of coaching for the ECB.

Micky Stewart was a footballer, playing inside forward for the amateur side Corinthian-Casuals, Charlton Athletic and Wimbledon.

Micky Stewart therefore decided to turn professional as a footballer, and left Corinthian-Casuals and joined Charlton Athletic.

Micky Stewart went on to manage Corinthian-Casuals between 1970 and 1975.

Micky Stewart is the father of the former England wicket-keeper, Alec Stewart.

At Lord's in 1991, Micky Stewart was able to watch his son Alec score a Test century, something that had eluded him.