Marcus Trescothick Took the Field for the Last Time as a Substitute During Somerset vs Essex, 2019 County Championship (Watch Video)

Marcus Trescothick hung his boots from international quite a long time ago. Now, Trescothick who also plays for Somerset Cricket Club played his last match today as their opponent Essex. Marcus Trescothick was not a part of the team but was brought to the field for the last time and he received a standing ovation from the crowd. Essex walked away with the trophy despite the match ending up with a draw. After winning the toss, Somerset elected to bat first and made 203 runs on the board. Essex Wins County Championship 2019 As the Match Against Somerset Ends with a Draw (Watch Video). 

Rolf van der Marwe made the most vital contribution to the team as he scored 60 runs for the side. Tom Abell contributed with 45 runs and was yet another important contributor to the side. The second innings was forfeited and Essex was bundled out on the score of 141 runs with Alastair Cook making a half-century. The team came in to bat again and Cook remained not out with Tom Westley. But it was Marcus Trescothick who walked away with the maximum attention for this was his last match.

The video of the same went viral on social media and was shared by the netizens. Check it out below

Trescothick has been playing since 1993. This is his final season. He is not playing the last match but came in as a substitute. And is fielding at bat-pad despite his age (43). The England batsman quit international cricket in 2006 due to depression but played domestic cricket until today. He was part of the famous 2005 Ashes that England won.

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