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Performance of the Day - Tresco
Hands up all the left-handed opening bats who can play like Crystal Gayle? Gilly, Hayden and that man there: Somerset's, but not England's, Marcus Trescothick. His very fine 124 off 101 balls for his county at The Oval in a Pro40 game is a great knock, but he wouldn't be human if he didn't look at an extraordinary game at The Wanderers and wonder if he's doing the right thing, foregoing his England place.
I guess Tresco is more at ease with himself than he has been for some time, so that's good, but it could be so much more.
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September 11, 2007 in County Cricket - 2007, English cricket, News Pavilion, One-day cricket, Performance of the Day | Permalink | 
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It's quite possible that Tres will never play for England again, and that's England's loss. He's having a great season, seems relaxed and happy both playing and in interviews. Surely that's more important than more caps or jamas? Somerset are set for a great time next season, and he's been part of that so if that is where Marcus's future lies, so be it. A fine and brave man who may end up being remembered for more than just his cricket.
Posted by: mimi | 11 Sep 2007 22:54:37
love to see him opening for england again.
ah well, no use forcing him.
great bloke great cricketer great loss
Posted by: doctorshoot | 12 Sep 2007 02:03:10
England cricket isnt as important as a persons mental wellbeing (although the state we were in over the winter probably belies that).
Tresco is happy and enjoying his cricket, I'd let him be and work on the assumption that he is no longer available.
Posted by: andyinbrum | 12 Sep 2007 10:04:42
I think that you're all right about Tresco's well-being and it seems obvious that he is doing the right thing.
Because we know so little of the condition, I just wonder whether he'll regret it - it's not as if he cannot deal with cricket per se, just the level at which he is playing. But I accept that such a reading may be a bit facile.
Posted by: The Tooting Trumpet | 12 Sep 2007 10:28:57
I was at the Brit Oval on Tuesday and saw Trescothick's mesmerisingly brutal innings. Great to see such an exciting match live. Trescothick might yet make his comeback - it's not too late (yet).
But if he never plays for England again, fine. As long as it is his choice. Either way, I wish him peace, health and happiness - and congratulations to Somerset!!!
Posted by: poorcricketfan | 14 Sep 2007 18:44:13
Poorcricketfan - Agreed, with just the tiny caveat that the talent is given to so few that it seems a shame not to be able to use it to its fullest extent.
Posted by: The Tooting Trumpet | 15 Sep 2007 09:19:23
