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Marcus Trescothick and mental illness
The England cricketer who gave up his international career because of depression and anxiety.
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)
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