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MJK Smith Dies at 92: The Gentleman Captain Who Earned Universal Respect

By Charanpal Singh Sobti May 24, 2026 • 09:59 AM View: 758

England's second-oldest Test cricketer (behind Micky Stewart) and former captain, Mike Smith, popularly known as MJK, aged 92, has died.

He was England captain for 25 of his 50 Tests, although he won only five of them but also lost only three. He was always a popular captain and even opposition players loved and respected him.

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