FORMER England batsman Marcus Trescothick has pulled out of the Champions League Twenty20 in India following a recurrence of a stress-related illness.

The 33-year-old will play no further part in Somerset’s campaign after being given permission to return to his family in Britain.

His withdrawal from the trip is the latest in a series of incidents in which Trescothick has encountered problems touring abroad.

Somerset director of cricket Brian Rose said: ‘‘As you are all aware, Marcus Trescothick has made a great effort to travel to India to attend this exciting tournament.

‘‘Regrettably it has not worked out for him regarding his personal well-being and he has travelled back to England to rejoin his family.

‘‘The club and all his teammates have fully appreciated this effort and personal commitment and look forward to further success on his behalf.’’ Trescothick was first troubled by depression on England’s tour of India in 2005- 06 and then quit the following winter’s Ashes trip just two weeks after leaving home.

He formally announced his retirement from international cricket last year after getting only as far as the airport before a Somerset pre-season tour.

He has since concentrated on domestic cricket and has thrived, scoring 1,817 County Championship runs for Somerset in 2009 and being appointed captain for next season.

He also won the Professional Cricketers’ Association’s Player of the Year award last week.

The Champions League this autumn offered a fresh challenge, and Trescothick’s wife had travelled to India to accompany him.

Speaking just last week, Trescothick had hinted playing in the Indian Premier League might be an option if he handled Somerset’s trip well, however that now appears highly unlikely.

He said at the time: ‘‘In my own mind it is just an achievement to get here but I’ve still got to continue to work and do the good things I’m doing to maintain me being here.

‘‘I’ve spoken to different people, but there have never been firm (IPL) offers.

‘‘I’ve always said to them that I can’t guarantee I could do it. Leading up to this, a few people made inquiries and I said, ’Let’s view this as a dry run. If I can do this, then I’ll think about it a bit more afterwards’.’’ Trescothick featured in both Somerset’s group games, a nail-biting win over Deccan Chargers and a defeat by Trinidad & Tobago.

Those results proved enough to secure a place in the Super Eight phase but the county will now continue without their star opening batsman.

Somerset play South African side Diamond Eagles today and New South Wales on Sunday.

Professional Cricketers’ Association chairman Vikram Solanki said he was ready to provide any support Trescothick required.

‘‘I hope he is now back with his family, where he is comfortable, and I wish him well for a speedy recovery,’’ he told BBC Radio Five Live.

‘‘He’s very much a team man and Somerset is in his heart. He would have done his best for Somerset but unfortunately it’s not worked out.

‘‘Whatever help he might require, the PCA will be very willing to help. Part of the PCA’s intention is for these circumstances – to provide assistance when it is needed.

‘‘It’s just a question of what sort of help Marcus requires.

There is quite clearly a provision for counselling if that is what is needed. Certainly there is always someone on the end of the phone if it is needed.’’