Former England cricket captain Smith dies aged 92
Former England cricket captain Mike Smith, known as MJK, has passed away at the age of 92. He played 50 Tests for England and captained the team in half of those matches. Smith was also a dual international, having represented England in rugby union.
- ▪Mike Smith played 50 Tests for England and captained the side in 25 of those matches.
- ▪He scored 2,278 runs during his 14-year Test career, including three centuries and 11 fifties.
- ▪Smith was awarded an OBE in 1976 for his contributions to cricket.
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