Alec Stewart OBE is a former England cricket captain, high-performance cricket advisor and guest speaker.
Educated at Tiffin Boys’ School in Kingston-upon-Thames, Alec made his cricket debut for Surrey in 1981.
He made his England debut in the first Test of the 1989/90 tour of the West Indies.
Alec Stewart was vice-captain of England for most of Michael Atherton’s tenure as captain. Alec eventually succeeded Michael, becoming Captain in 1998.
During his captaincy, he had the unusual distinction of captaining the side while opening the batting and keeping wicket.
“Many Governors and guests commented very favourably on Alec’s speech at The Plaza. It was pitched just right for the audience of pupils and parents.”
Stockport Grammar School
In 1994, at the Kensington Oval in the West Indies, Alec Stewart became the 7th English batsman to score centuries in both innings of a test match.
His highest Test score was 190 against Pakistan in the first Edgbaston Test on 4th June 1992.
With 133 international caps, Alec Stewart is one of England’s most-capped Test cricketers.
After 20 years in County and International cricket, he played his final match at his home ground, The Oval, against South Africa in the summer of 2003.
Alec now works as a regular cricket analyst on Radio 5 Live, Sky Sports and the BBC.
Alec Stewart – After-Dinner Speaker:
A natural guest speaker with a confident, considered delivery, Alec’s comic timing makes him a perfect fit for the cricket after-dinner circuit.
Motivational Speaker:
Alec’s leadership credentials ensure his keynote speech ‘Leaving Nothing to Chance‘ offers a useful and enlightening insight into focus, dedication and team motivation, amongst other aspects.
