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Jonathan Trott believes his battle against depression made him stronger - angelasmith998 - 04-11-2015
"I've been tested on and off the field and had to go through the ringer to get here. So, yes I feel really confident I can cope and do really well," Trott told reporters.
"I didn't know if I was going to be selected but I had to get my head down and push my case forward and that's all I could do. I'm really glad.
"It's been a little bit frustrating being stuck on 49 (Test caps) all that time but I'm really proud of what I've achieved and helped be part of so hopefully to get a 50th cap would be great."
Re: Jonathan Trott believes his battle against depression made him stronger - ketchim - 04-11-2015
Good Luck Trottsy , depression can break a man !
and Congratulation on your fighting spirit !
Kudos !
Re: Jonathan Trott believes his battle against depression made him stronger - myballfield - 04-11-2015
Everybody deserves a second opportunity not everybody gets them but I'm pleased he has he comes across as a bona fide nice guy not to mention he is the nearest thing England have had to a Dravid or Chanderpaul good luck to him.
Re: Jonathan Trott believes his battle against depression made him stronger - dillinger10 - 04-11-2015
Obviously it is good to see Trott back but is anyone else concerned that he is being shoehorned to open with Cook? This is going to add a fair amount of pressure on him to succeed at a position he has no experience in.
Re: Jonathan Trott believes his battle against depression made him stronger - ketchim - 04-11-2015
dillinger . in my experience a lotta # 3 becomes Opener by default:
when one of the openers OUT in the first over !!!
Am sure Trott already has that exposure in the England squad
Re: Jonathan Trott believes his battle against depression made him stronger - dillinger10 - 04-11-2015
[quote author=ketchim link=topic=97050.msg631186#msg631186 date=1428783083]
dillinger . in my experience a lotta # 3 becomes Opener by default:
when one of the openers OUT in the first over
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Sadly, over the last two years, that has been the case more often than not for England. Their opening pair have been a problem. Cook's numbers over the last 2 years are far below his career average and with the exception of Root, all others that have partnered with him, have failed.
Re: Jonathan Trott believes his battle against depression made him stronger - dillinger10 - 04-11-2015
In the last 2 years of Test cricket, England's opening pair have averaged 32.62 for the first wicket. From 2006-2012, Cook and Strauss averaged 40.40. For comparison, over that same period, West Indies opening pair have averaged 38.
Re: Jonathan Trott believes his battle against depression made him stronger - bala24 - 04-12-2015
Battle against depression.?
I reckon it surely is gonna suffice to have trott back hit it on the trot.
England might just have the upper hand.
LOLZ..
Re: Jonathan Trott believes his battle against depression made him stronger - TRINIDADDY - 04-12-2015
Trott's doctor probaly recommended he play the West "dial a ton" Indies as soon as possible. We are expert at lifting the opposition's spirits.
Re: Jonathan Trott believes his battle against depression made him stronger - dillinger10 - 04-15-2015
Stating the obvious but not a good return to Test cricket for Trott. England have to figure out an opening pair. Can't keep losing early wickets and expect to win games.