England batsman Jonathan Trott is to take a break from cricket because of a recurrence of the anxiety issues that forced him to leave the Ashes series.
It is understood the ECB will make a statement on the matter on Friday.
Trott, 32, recently spoke of his intention to resume his international career and played in Warwickshire’s County Championship game this week.
He has played 49 Tests for England, but left their winter tour of Australia after the first Test in November 2013.
A long-standing stress-related condition was cited as the reason for his departure.
There has been confusion about the exact nature of the illness, since the player himself said in interviews in March that he was “burnt out” and “emotionally and mentally spent”.
However, that led to some media criticism with former England skipper Michael Vaughan saying he felt ‘conned’ by the ECB’s explanation for Trott’s departure from Australia.
The batsman is understood to be keen to stress that he has a genuine medical condition and upset with Vaughan’s comments.
Trott recently said he was feeling ‘refreshed’ after enjoying a family break and that he was looking forward to getting back to action.
He scored 37 and 26 in Warwickshire’s seven-wicket defeat against Sussex, but it is unclear when he will play cricket again.
