10 greatest cricketers from Somerset

#1 Marcus Trescothick

Marcus Trescothick is one of the best cricketers Somerset have ever produced. The aggressive English opener flourished in all formats of the game. He had been a stalwart for England during his playing days in international cricket.

In 76 Tests, Trescothick racked up 5825 runs with 14 centuries under his belt. He also has 12 tons in One Day Internationals. At the first-class level, he has as many as 65 centuries. Playing T20s for Somerset, the former English batsman boasts off a strike-rate of 150, which manifests his big-hitting skills.

It is unfortunate that Trescothick had to retire from international cricket in 2008 due to stress-related illnesses. However, it’s heartening to see that the cricketer is still plying his trade for Somerset, now at 41.