Former England and Warwickshire captain MJK Smith passed away at the age of 92 after a long illness. Warwickshire County Cricket Club confirmed the news, triggering tributes from the cricketing world.
Smith enjoyed a remarkable domestic career, scoring over 30,000 runs for Warwickshire and 39,832 runs in first-class cricket. Known for elegant strokeplay and positive captaincy, he scored 69 centuries and 241 half-centuries. He achieved a rare feat by scoring 2,000 runs in a season for six consecutive years (1957-1962) during an era dominated by defensive cricket.
