SUFC Forever
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Sad to hear of Marcus Trescothick's retirement from Test cricket, especially when without a doubt he still has the ability to play at that level, however his much documented problems with stress have finally made him call time on international cricket.
I feel that Trescothick was without a doubt one of the best England opening batsmen to have played in the last 20 years or so but sadly has suffered from burn out from the demands of the immense amount of international cricket played these days (meaningless one day cricket, tours and extra Tests fitted in often without a worthwhile break) simply to bring in more money. I am sure he will not be the last player to suffer in this way and I wish him all the very best for the future with Somerset and hope that he returns to full health and overcomes his problems soon.
Talking about bringing more money into the game, has anybody noticed that for the Tests at the Oval in the coming season, tickets for the one dayer v South Africa and the seat prices for the Test are £100 each. Disgraceful...
I feel that Trescothick was without a doubt one of the best England opening batsmen to have played in the last 20 years or so but sadly has suffered from burn out from the demands of the immense amount of international cricket played these days (meaningless one day cricket, tours and extra Tests fitted in often without a worthwhile break) simply to bring in more money. I am sure he will not be the last player to suffer in this way and I wish him all the very best for the future with Somerset and hope that he returns to full health and overcomes his problems soon.
Talking about bringing more money into the game, has anybody noticed that for the Tests at the Oval in the coming season, tickets for the one dayer v South Africa and the seat prices for the Test are £100 each. Disgraceful...