Marcus Trescothick steps down as Somerset captain
Marcus Trescothick steps down as Somerset captain
Somerset on Thursday announced that Marcus Trescothick has stepped down as captain, paving way for former Australia batsman Chris Rogers to takeover the reins from the former England opener. Rogers will lead the side in the County Championships, while Jim Allenby will lead the club in all white ball tournaments. Trescothick has led Somerset since 2010 and his decision to resign as captain was mutual one. other than being a prolific run-getter for Somerset, Trescothick was a phenomenal player for England at the international level as well, scoring over 10,000 international runs for them, which include as many as 26 centuries in his career. READ: Christmas Day Special: Dream Team of cricketers born on December 25
After the announcement Trescothick said, “I have loved being Captain of Somerset. It has been a tremendous privilege and honour to lead this great Club over many years but now is the right time for change. I will be giving Chris and Jim my unconditional support, as well as focusing on scoring as many runs as I can in the season ahead. I would like to thank all of the players, coaches and Members for their support during my tenure as the Club Captain.”
Matt Maynard, Director of Cricket at Somerset said: “Marcus has made an unbelievable contribution to the Club as its Captain over many years. I know I will be joined by all of our Members in thanking him for his unfailing commitment and dedication to leading the side. Marcus will now have an opportunity to focus all of his energies on his batting and we hope that stepping down from the Captaincy will extend his playing career in the seasons to come,” as quoted by Somerset’s official website. READ: India vs England: 12 great ODI innings
Andy Nash, Somerset CCC Chairman said: “Marcus has been an outstanding Captain having served the Club with passion, loyalty and commitment. He steps down from the captaincy with the same good grace and eloquence with which he inherited it. On behalf of everyone at Somerset County Cricket Club we salute his great achievements and look forward to his continued contribution both on and off the field”.