M. J. K. Smith
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Template:Infobox Historic Cricketer Michael John Knight Smith, usually known by his initials M. J. K. , was an English cricket player. Born on June 30 1933 in Leicester and educated at Oxford University, he represented Leicestershire from 1951 until 1955, and Warwickshire between 1956 and 1975.
He captained England in 25 of his 50 appearances. He also represented England at rugby union (against Wales in 1956). In recent years he has been chairman of Warwickshire County Cricket Club (1991-2003) and an ICC match referee (1991-1996). His son Neil Smith followed in his footsteps by captaining Warwickshire and playing, albeit only in one-day internationals, for England.
| Preceded by: Ted Dexter Ted Dexter | English national cricket captain 1963/4 1964/5-1965/6 | Followed by: Ted Dexter Colin Cowdrey |
External links
- Cricinfo Player Profile : Michael John Knight Smith (http://usa.cricinfo.com/db/PLAYERS/ENG/S/SMITH_MJK_01001077/)