"I hope he is now back with his family, where he is comfortable, and Iwishhimwell for a speedy recovery, " the Worcestershire skipper, who played alongside Trescothick for England in one-day cricket, told BBC Radio 5 live.
"I wishhimwell in his time in the Papacy and his first message as Pope - urging greater bonds of understanding and cooperation among peoples and nations - is one that should resonate around the globe, " said the SNP leader.