Stewart McKnight

Stewart Gemmell McKnight (9 January 1935 – 8 January 2021) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played seven first-class matches for Otago between 1958 and 1967.[1]

Stewart McKnight
Personal information
Full nameStewart Gemmell McKnight
Born(1935-01-09)9 January 1935
Ranfurly, New Zealand
Died8 January 2021(2021-01-08) (aged 85)
Ranfurly, New Zealand
RelationsKen McKnight (son)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
1958/59–1966/67Otago
Career statistics
Competition First-class
Matches 7
Runs scored 123
Batting average 9.46
100s/50s 0/0
Top score 23
Catches/stumpings 2/0
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 21 January 2021

McKnight grew up on the family property at Ranfurly, where his father died in 1940 while mining for gold.[2]

As well as playing first-class cricket for Otago, McKnight played Hawke Cup cricket for Central Otago from 1963 to 1976.[3] He captained Central Otago against the touring Marylebone Cricket Club in 1960-61 at Alexandra, top-scoring with 48 in the second innings.[4] He took part in a world tour with a New Zealand Cricket Council side in 1964, playing in 11 countries.[5] His son Ken also played first-class cricket for Otago.

He was also a rugby union referee,[6] and represented New Zealand at curling.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Stewart McKnight". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
  2. Henderson, Simon (27 December 2019). "Family reunion draws 120 together". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  3. "Hawke Cup Matches played by Stewart McKnight". CricketArchive. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  4. "Central Otago v MCC 1960-61". CricketArchive. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  5. Huffadine, Leith (8 January 2015). "Love of sport still strong in McKnight". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
  6. "Stewart Gemmell McKnight". NZ Rugby History. Retrieved 19 January 2021.


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