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The Sun
01-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Tragedy as ‘great young cricketer' dies leaving club devastated as tributes pour in for rising star
HEARTFELT tributes have poured in for a talented young cricketer who tragically passed away. Josh Lawrence, who played for Surrey County Cricket Club, came through the ranks in different age groups. Josh was a well-liked figure and had represented the Second XI during his time at the club. A post on the club's Facebook page read: "Everyone at Surrey County Cricket Club were greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Surrey Academy graduate." Club Captain Rory Burns said: 'On behalf of the Club I'd like to extend my condolences to Josh's family and friends. "I played alongside Josh growing up and he was a great cricketer and a pleasure to share the field with. "I was greatly saddened to hear of his passing and my best wishes are with all who knew him.' Other tributes have since poured in on the club's Instagram page after news of Josh's passing broke. Many paid tribute to Josh, describing him as a "great lad" and a "top player". One person said: "Knew this youngster when he was 16 , a great young cricketer, so sorry to hear." Another wrote: "RIP Josh, so sad. Excellent batter, great captain at uni and some memorable nights out that will stay with me forever." A third user commented: "What a player. As talented batter as anyone I've ever watched. RIP mate." 1
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wife of Alec Stewart, Lynn Stewart, dies
The wife of former England and Surrey wicket-keeper Alec Stewart, Lynn Stewart, has died following a lengthy battle with cancer. In a statement issued by Surrey on Monday, club chair Oli Slipper confirmed the news. "The sincere condolences of everyone at Surrey County Cricket Club are with Alec and the whole Stewart family," Slipper wrote on the club's official website. "Our very best wishes are with the family and we will continue to offer any support to them that we are able to. "In the meantime, we ask that people respect their privacy at this difficult time." In March 2024, Stewart announced he would be stepping down from his role as Surrey director of cricket in order to spend more time with his wife and family. "As people may know, my wife has been battling cancer since 2013 and I want to give her, and my family, more of my time over the coming years than this job allows," Stewart told the club website at the time. Last October it was confirmed Stewart would remain at the club and take up a role as a high-performance cricket advisor - a part-time position. Stewart's reign as director of cricket was highly successful, helping oversee a side which won four County Championship titles, including three titles in a row between 2022 and 2024. As a mark of respect, flags on top of the pavilion at The Kia Oval flew at half-mast and Surrey players wore black armbands on the final day of the club's County Championship division one fixture against Hampshire.
BBC News
14-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wife of Alec Stewart, Lynn Stewart, dies
The wife of former England and Surrey wicket-keeper Alec Stewart, Lynn Stewart, has died following a lengthy battle with a statement issued by Surrey on Monday, club chair Oli Slipper confirmed the news."The sincere condolences of everyone at Surrey County Cricket Club are with Alec and the whole Stewart family," Slipper wrote on the club's official website., external"Our very best wishes are with the family and we will continue to offer any support to them that we are able to. "In the meantime, we ask that people respect their privacy at this difficult time."In March 2024, Stewart announced he would be stepping down from his role as Surrey director of cricket in order to spend more time with his wife and family."As people may know, my wife has been battling cancer since 2013 and I want to give her, and my family, more of my time over the coming years than this job allows," Stewart told the club website, external at the time. Last October it was confirmed Stewart would remain at the club and take up a role as a high-performance cricket advisor - a part-time reign as director of cricket was highly successful, helping oversee a side which won four County Championship titles, including three titles in a row between 2022 and a mark of respect, flags on top of the pavilion at The Kia Oval flew at half-mast and Surrey players wore black armbands on the final day of the club's County Championship division one fixture against Hampshire.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gus Atkinson knows getting the balance right is important in a busy summer
Gus Atkinson is eager to play as much as possible for England in 2025 but knows being fresh for two big Test series will be key. Surrey fast bowler Atkinson only made his Test debut last July, but has already claimed 52 wickets at an average of 22.15 across 11 red ball matches and also scored 118 against Sri Lanka. After a hat-trick in New Zealand during the winter, Atkinson's most recent international assignment was Brendon McCullum's debut series as white ball head coach in India. From playing together as kids, to representing your country together 🥺 A special moment as Gus Atkinson presents Jamie Smith with his T20I cap ❤️🧢 — England Cricket (@englandcricket) January 27, 2025 Three white ball appearances underlined Atkinson's status as an all-format player and while England's previously jam-packed schedule may be set to ease the 27-year-old is under no illusions this summer's five-Test series with India and the Ashes at the end of the year are the main goals. Atkinson said: 'I've always been trying to chase playing back-to-back games and multiple games in a row for Surrey, so to be able to do it for England is nice and a positive. 'It has been a tiring eight to nine months, (I've) bowled a lot more than I usually have but I'm happy with how I've dealt with it all. 'I've had a few conversations, I'll play a small amount of games for Surrey and then obviously there is a lot of cricket this summer for England. 'I think it is about using this period as well as I can. When I can take a step back from actual games, use it to be in the gym and training to prepare for the year ahead. 'You look at it and can't pre-empt what you're going to play and not going to play. 'I think there might be a bit of rotation with the bowlers but that's not to say we won't be involved in all the squads. 'You look at it and say, 'right, I want to be involved in everything,' but obviously the two main ones being the India series and the Ashes, I think those are the two things they'll be wanting people to be fresh and ready for. 'It is a good thing having Baz in all formats. Not having to chop and change between different coaches and different styles, I think having the same environment will be a good thing.' London-born Atkinson acknowledged the step up to England was physically demanding but loved his first full year as an international cricketer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Surrey County Cricket Club (@surreycricket) It does not mean anything will change at Surrey ahead of this latest season Rothesay County Championship where the title holders begin their defence at Essex on April 4. 'It is obviously a lot more physically demanding. There are stages in county cricket where you can drift a tiny bit but with all the cameras on and the crowd, there is no drifting (for England) and you always have to be on the ball. It is a lot of fun and a good group. I really enjoyed it,' Atkinson reflected. 'I don't know what my role will be personally at Surrey and whether I'll take the new ball or not. Whatever happens, I'll just try to win games.'
