Graham Thorpe, the former England better, died at the age of 55. ECB announced.
Graham Thorpe, the former England better, died at the age of 55 years the English cricket board ECB announced the news on the website on Monday. Former England batter Graham Thorpe dies aged 55.
Thorpe scored 6744 test runs with 16 hundreds and also played as a captain in 82 one day internationals. He played 100 tests for England between 1993 and 2005.
He coaches the England senior men’s team and also shares his experience as a head coach of Afghanistan national cricket team.
The official website of ACB announced.
”It is with great sadness that we share the news that Graham Thorpe, MBE, has passed away,” the ECB said in a statement. ”There seem to be no appropriate words to describe the deep shock we feel at Graham’s death.
”More than one of England’s finest-ever batters, he was a beloved member of the cricket family and revered by fans all over the world. 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. Later, as a coach, he guided the best England Men’s talent to some incredible victories across all formats of the game.
”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 became ill in May 2022 after taking charge as Afghanistan head coach in March 2022, but was unable to finish his role as Afghanistan head coach.
After Graham was hospitalized, England captain Ben Stokes paid tribute to him by wearing his jersey during the toss in England’s match against New Zealand at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
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Ben Stoke shared the same pictures on a twitter account after the news of the cricketer’s passing.
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