Stuart Broad and Marcus Trescothick recognised in New Year's honours list

Broad has been awarded a CBE for services to cricket, while Trescothick is made an OBE for services to cricket and mental health

England greats Stuart Broad and Marcus Trescothick have been recognised as part of the New Year's honours list.

Both Broad and Trescothick were previously MBEs but have had their honours upgraded.

Broad's recognition comes after the seamer called time on a remarkable career, finishing off by hitting his last ball for six and then taking a wicket with his final delivery, fittingly coming at the end of an Ashes series.

He came second in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year vote earlier in December. He has been awarded a CBE for services to 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," he said.

Trescothick, meanwhile, has been made an OBE for his work as an ambassador for mental health. The former England opener has played a huge role in opening up the discussion around mental health in sport since stepping away from international cricket in 2006. Two years later, he released   his groundbreaking book about depression.

The 48-year-old was made an MBE for his part in England's 2005 Ashes victory but has now been made an OBE.

"It's a huge honour to have been awarded an OBE," said Trescothick, who is now England's lead batting coach.

"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."

^{Marcus Trescothick was first awarded an MBE in 2005 (Stu Forster/Getty Images)}

ECB chair Richard Thompson added: "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."

Robin Varley, Patricia Gaywood, Duncan Holden and Robert Nellies also received honours for their service to cricket.

"I would also like to pay tribute to all those hard-working people who have been honoured for their work in cricket," said Thompson. "I am delighted to be able to share with them my warmest congratulations, on behalf of everyone in our game."

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