Top 5 left-handed English Test openers of all time

#3 Marcus Trescothick

The former England batsman was a powerhouse for the team at the top of the order from 2000 to 2006 and had mental health problems not interfered with his flourishing career, Marcus Trescothick would have ended up as one of the game's greats.

Trescothick was not the most orthodox or technically conservative batsman but he had the game to survive against all kinds of bowling and in addition to that, he did not face many difficulties against high-quality spin either.

He was primarily a stroke maker but at the same time, he had the judgement and the skill to see off the new ball in difficult conditions.

During his time, England recorded notable victories, which culminated in the famous win in the Ashes in 2005 and Trescothick was a vital member of that team.

He played 76 Test matches in total and scored 5824 runs at an excellent average of 43.78. Trescothick scored 14 centuries and 29 half-centuries in his career.