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Marcus Trescothick, Cricketer

Marcus Trescothick is one of England's top cricketers. He gave up playing for England after suffering debilitating depression.

Marcus Trescothick is one of England's top cricketers and has again enjoyed a successful summer for his county side. But not for his country.

Trescothick gave up playing for the national side three years ago after suffering debilitating depression while touring abroad.

He tells Owen Bennett-Jones of his struggles with the disease, and why cricketers in particular appear susceptible to it.

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27 minutes

Last on

Sun 4 Oct 2009 06:32GMT

Broadcasts

  • Fri 2 Oct 2009 23:32GMT
  • Sat 3 Oct 2009 03:32GMT
  • Sat 3 Oct 2009 11:32GMT
  • Sun 4 Oct 2009 06:32GMT

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