The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced the death of former England cricketer Graham Thorpe at the age of 55.
Renowned as one of the finest players of his generation, the ex-Surrey left-hander played 100 Tests, scoring 16 centuries before his retirement in 2005. He also captained England three times and held various coaching positions for the national team from 2010 to 2022.
There seem to be no appropriate words to describe the deep shock we feel at Graham’s death. .”statement by England and Wales cricket board”.
His skill was unquestioned, and his abilities and achievements across a 13-year international career brought so much happiness to his teammates and England and Surrey CCC supporters alike.
”The cricket world is in mourning today. Our hearts go out to his wife Amanda, his children, father Geoff, and all of his family and friends during this unimaginably difficult time. We will always remember Graham for his extraordinary contributions to the sport.”
Graham Thorpe: 1969-2024
Thorpe made his first-class debut for Surrey in the summer of 1988 before establishing himself as a regular in the 1989 season.
He finally made his England debut at the age of 24, scoring 114 on debut against Australia at Trent Bridge in 1993.
Thorpe established himself as a key player in the middle-order, with his unbeaten double century against New Zealand in Christchurch in 2002 standing out as a career highlight—his innings included 28 fours and four sixes.
Thorpe’s appearances for England became sporadic until he retired internationally in 2005. He then started a coaching career in Australia, mentoring players such as Steve Smith and David Warner at New South Wales, before taking up a role as a batting coach with the England and Wales Cricket Board.
He was appointed Afghanistan head coach in March 2022 following his departure from the England set-up, but did not take up the role due to ill health.
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