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In the New Year’s honours list, Stuart Broad, who
retired in July as England’s second-highest wicket-taker, has been granted a
CBE. England men’s batting coach Marcus Trescothick is awarded an OBE.
At the end of the men’s Ashes, Broad, 37, put an end
to his legendary career by taking a wicket with his final ball to secure
victory against Australia at The Oval. He also struck the final delivery he
faced for six runs.
His eventual total of 604 Test wickets is fifth
overall and second only to James Anderson for England. Broad scored over 4,000
runs and claimed 178 wickets in ODI and 65 in T20I cricket.
“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,” Broad said. “I’m very proud that my
contributions to cricket have been recognised, and it means a lot to me and my
family.”
In addition to being known for his work as an
ambassador for mental health, 48-year-old Trescothick has amassed over 10,000
runs for England. Since quitting international cricket in 2006, he has
documented his personal challenges, which has sparked conversations inside the
sport.
“It’s a huge honour to have been awarded an
OBE,” he said. “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.”
Richard Thompson, ECB chair, said: “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.”