Alec Stewart has accepted a brand new function as Surrey’s excessive efficiency cricket adviser from early subsequent 12 months with a “vital discount” in workload.
The previous England captain just lately ended an 11-year tenure as Surrey’s director of cricket following their historic third successive county title to be able to spend extra time along with his household.
Stewart, who scored 40,936 factors for Surrey throughout a 22-year profession, will take up his new function from January for a set variety of days annually and might be liable for persevering with their success.
“Everybody is aware of my love for the membership and the way a lot it means to me, so I am delighted that the membership desires me to proceed on this new function,” Stewart, 61, mentioned.
“With this new set-up, I’ve little question that we are able to proceed to realize the success we have now skilled just lately in Surrey.”
Stewart will proceed to work alongside Surrey head coach Gareth Batty and captain Rory Burns, whereas additionally advising on expertise pathways.
Nevertheless, the membership won’t appoint a brand new director of cricket.
Membership chairman Oli Slipper mentioned: “We absolutely perceive and settle for Alec’s resolution to step down as Director of Cricket at first of the season, however we have now at all times needed to retain his experience and his affect on Surrey pressure.
“We had an amazing dialog with Alec about frequent floor that may work for each him and the membership, and I’m happy to say we discovered a task that fits all events.”
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