Marcus Trescothick To Join England's Coaching Setup For First Two Ashes Tests
Published - 24 Jul 2019, 01:18 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:01 AM
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Former England opener Marcus Trescothick will reportedly join the England camp as a coaching staff the first two Test matches of the upcoming Ashes series. Last month, Trescothick had announced he would retire at the end of the ongoing season. The veteran batsman is also struggling to break into Somerset’s playing eleven.
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Thus he has decided to spend his time with his compatriots ahead of the Ashes. According to ESONCricinfo, Trescothick will spend the training days ahead of the Edgbaston and Lord’s Tests with the England squad at both training sessions and at the team hotel. Former England batsman Jonathan Trott also fulfilled a similar role with England ahead of the Test against Ireland.
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The development, however, is not an indication that England and Wales Cricket Board has identified Trescothick as England’s next batting coach. England are yet to identify a successor to Mark Ramprakash, who left his role a couple of months ago. England have roped in Trott and Trescothick to take the pressure off Graham Thorpe – the ECB’s lead batting coach.
Thorpe is currently suffering from a sore shoulder and missed England training on Tuesday due to illness. Thus Trescothick could provide throw-downs to the players as well as guide them with his vast experience. The 43-year old has the respect of all current players and knows what it takes to succeed. He was an integral part of the 2005 England team that won the historic Ashes against the all-conquering Australian side.
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England, meanwhile, have suffered a blow ahead of the Ashes-opener. Their pace spearhead James Anderson is losing his battle to be fit for the game. He is already out of the Ireland Test and looks doubtful for the first Ashes Test too.
