Alec Stewart has accepted a new role as high-performance cricket consultant at Surrey from the start of next year, with a “significant reduction” in his workload.
The former England captain recently ended an 11-year stint as director of cricket at Surrey after winning a historic third consecutive County Championship to spend more time with his family.
Stewart, who scored 40,936 runs for Surrey in a 22-year playing career, will take up a new role on a fixed basis from January with the responsibility of continuing his success.
Stewart, 61, said: “Everyone knows my love for the club and what it means to me and so I’m very pleased that the club wanted me to continue in this new role.”
“With this new set-up, I strongly believe we can continue the success we have seen in recent times in Surrey.”
Stewart will continue to work with Surrey head coach Gareth Batty and captain Rory Burns, as well as advise on the talent pathway.
However, the club will not appoint a new director of cricket.
Club chairman Ollie Slipper said, “We fully understand and accept Alec’s decision to step down from the role of Director of Cricket at the start of the season, but we always wanted to retain his expertise and the influence he has had at Surrey.”
“We have had excellent talks with Alec on a common basis that works for him and the club and I’m thrilled to say that we have found a role that works for all parties.”
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