Marcus Trescothick and mental illness
The England cricketer who gave up his international career because of depression.
Sporting Witness · BBC World Service
March 28, 20199m 0s
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Show Notes
In March 2008, the England batsman Marcus Trescothick announced that he was retiring from international cricket because of a long struggle with depression and anxiety. Trescothick’s decision shone new light on the pressure facing elite sportsmen and women. Simon Watts reports.
PHOTO: Marcus Trescothick in action (Getty Images)