In a fitting recognition of their outstanding contributions to cricket, Marcus Trescothick and Stuart Broad have been honoured in the New Year’s Honours list by the ECB. Stuart Broad, having retired with an impressive 604 Test wickets, is awarded the prestigious CBE, the highest-ranking Order of the British Empire award. His illustrious career concluded with England’s fifth Test victory in the Men’s Ashes, solidifying his status as an inspirational figure and a true great of English cricket.
Marcus Trescothick, currently serving as the Lead Batting Coach for England Men, is bestowed with the OBE for his noteworthy work as a mental health ambassador, emphasizing the holistic approach to player well-being. Both Trescothick and Broad witness upgrades in their existing honours, with Trescothick having received an MBE in 2005 and Broad initially earning the recognition in 2017.
Richard Thompson, Chair of the ECB, expresses delight at the well-deserved new year’s honours for both players, highlighting their role as fantastic ambassadors for the sport and their significant contributions to elevating the game’s profile. Tribute is paid to all those honoured for their dedicated service to cricket, including Robin Varley, Patricia Gaywood, Duncan Holden, and Robert Nellies.
“As a whole game we’re absolutely delighted to see Stuart and Marcus honoured in this way.
“They have been fantastic ambassadors for cricket for many years, and they have played a major role in helping build the profile of our game and in turn bringing more people into our sport.
“Stuart has long been an inspirational figure and will be remembered as a true great of English cricket, and the spectacular nature of his retirement this summer was the perfect farewell.
“It’s also so fitting that Marcus has now been recognised both for his achievements on the field and for his bravery in talking so honestly about his own mental health challenges which has helped so many people.
“I would also like to pay tribute to all those hard-working people who have been honoured for their work in cricket. I am delighted to be able to share with them my warmest congratulations, on behalf of everyone in our game.”
Stuart Broad expresses pride in his contributions to cricket and the special significance of the honours for him and his family. Meanwhile, Marcus Trescothick considers the OBE a huge honour, reflecting on his journey to raise awareness of mental health challenges. Both players played pivotal roles in bringing more enthusiasts into the sport, with Broad’s retirement marked by a spectacular final wicket in the Men’s Ashes and Trescothick’s bravery in addressing mental health challenges acknowledged.
Broad said,
“All I ever wanted to do was play cricket, and to have had the career that I was able to enjoy and to receive honours like this is incredibly special. I’m very proud that my contributions to cricket have been recognised, and it means a lot to me and my family.
Trescothick said,
“It’s a huge honour to have been awarded an OBE. I was delighted in 2005 when we were recognised as a team with MBEs but this is very special. I’ve always wanted to let people know my story and to try and raise awareness to help anyone who may be struggling with poor mental health alongside the Professional Cricketers’ Association, so recognition of that work means a lot.”
The honours not only underscore the impact of Trescothick and Broad as cricketing legends but also celebrate their roles as exemplary ambassadors for the sport, leaving an indelible mark on the cricketing landscape.
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