England batsman Marcus Trescothick has pulled out of next month's Champions Trophy because of a medical condition, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Wednesday.
"Following specialist medical advice received by the England selectors, opening batsman Marcus Trescothick will not be named in the 14-man squad for October's ICC Champions Trophy in India," the ECB said in a statement.
Trescothick returned home just two weeks into England's February-April tour of India citing personal reasons, though he later said a virus was to blame and that he had wanted to spend more time with his family.
Trescothick, who is expected to be fit for the Ashes tour of Australia from November, has been receiving treatment since his return from India but needs more rest.
"I was keen to take part in the ICC Champions Trophy but I do appreciate that my specialist's advice is that I must first continue the treatment devised for me," Trescothick said.
"Having come to terms with the full extent of my illness last winter, I recognise that I am now well on course to make a full recovery and I am determined to play a full part in the Ashes tour."
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ECB Chairman of Selectors David Graveney said: "It is a blow that Marcus will not be available for the ICC Champions Trophy but we are delighted that he will be available for selection for the tour of Australia which follows."
Trescothick has been treated by Performance Healthcare, who said that along with a gastrointestinal infection, it had become clear on his return from India that he was also suffering from an "underlying stress-related illness."
"He has been receiving specialist treatment, which has allowed him to resume his position in the England team. However, we believe that it would be premature for him to tour India in October.
"Rest is an important part of his treatment and he will need recovery time before the Ashes," a company spokesman said.
The announcement follows a disappointing run of form for the opener, who was out in the very first delivery of Tuesday's one-day series defeat by Pakistan in Southampton.
Trescothick had only managed a total of 22 in the two previous one-day matches.
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