Alastair Cook has said that it was "an absolute honour" to play alongside Jonathan Trott during the batsman's Test career with England after he announced his international retirement.
The 34-year-old confirmed that he was quitting international cricket after struggling on his return to the side during the tour of the West Indies, adding a total of just 72 runs across six innings.
The captain told the ECB's website: "It has been an absolute honour to play alongside Trotty in every one of his 52 Tests. He can be incredibly proud of all he has achieved in his career and it is no coincidence that his time in international cricket has seen the team achieve some very special things often with Trotty at the heart of our success on and off the field.
"To come back from events around the Brisbane Test in 2013 and earn a place back in this side is testament to his character and spirit and although things didn't work out as we all hoped on this current tour, he gave absolutely everything to the three lions every time he wore the cap.
"I speak on behalf of this current team and all those who have shared a dressing room with him over the years when I say it was a privilege to play alongside him. He'll be sorely missed by all in England cricket and our supporters will thank him for some incredible memories. Trotty has a huge amount to offer English cricket and we wish him all the very best as he continues his career with Warwickshire."
Trott left the Ashes tour early in 2013 with a stress-related illness, only returning to the Test side for the recent trip to the Caribbean.
Sian Cowper
