Marcus Trescothick is one of the most distinguished opening batsmen of his generation. He represented England in 76 Test matches and 123 One Day Internationals, scoring more than 5,800 Test runs at an average of 43.79, with 14 centuries to his name. He served as temporary England captain and led Somerset for seven seasons between 2010 and 2016, becoming one of the most decorated players in the county’s history.
Since hanging up his bat, Marcus has moved into coaching, currently serving as lead batting coach for the England Test team. That dual perspective — having faced the world’s fastest bowlers at the highest level and now shaping the next generation of England batters from inside the dressing room — informs everything he writes.
In his columns, Marcus offers tactical analysis of the international game, technical breakdowns of the world’s leading batters, and candid insight into the mental side of elite sport. His acclaimed autobiography Coming Back to Me broke new ground in cricket’s conversation around mental health, and that willingness to engage honestly with the human side of the game continues to define his writing.
He covers international cricket, the County Championship, and the stories behind the scenes that shape the modern game.