Cricketing fraternity mourns sad demise of former England cricketer Graham Thorpe

Published at :August 5, 2024 at 1:51 PM

Modified at :August 5, 2024 at 1:51 PM

Graham Thorpe played 100 tests for England and scored 6744 runs with 16 hundreds.

On August 5, Monday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed that former England batsman and assistant coach Graham Thorpe had passed away at the age of 55.

Thorpe had been unwell for more than two years. In May 2022, he was hospitalized for being “seriously ill,” just months after taking up the head coach role of the Afghanistan cricket team.

A left-handed batsman from Surrey, Thorpe played 100 tests for England between 1993 and 2005. He scored 6744 runs, raising 16 hundreds and 39 fifties. He also featured in 82 ODIs and captained in three of them. He scored 21937 in 341 first-class games.

After retirement, he swiftly moved into coaching. First, he went Australia to coach New South Wales in 2007. Then he joined the England setup in 2010, initially as a batting coach and then became the assistant coach to Chris Silverwood. He was sacked in 2022 after England’s thrashing in the Ashes in Australia.

The ECB said in a statement: “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Graham Thorpe, MBE, has passed away. There seem to be no appropriate words to describe the deep shock we feel at Graham’s death.“

The board added, “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.”

Following sad demise of Graham Thorpe, cricketing fraternity paid its tribute to the former England batter.

Cricketers, ex-cricketers and fans poured their tributes on Twitter for Graham Thorpe:

RIP Thorpey .. Thanks for all the advice throughout my career,you were a great player and a brilliant team https://t.co/QPFq55nPCd have gone far too young but you leave as an England cricket legend … Thoughts with all who knew Thorpey and to all the family xxx
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 5, 2024

Graham Thorpe had his demons but this is just such a sad day…..RIP Thorpey, a fabulous cricketer and team mate
— Derek Pringle (@derekpringle) August 5, 2024

Devastated to hear of the passing away of Thorpey. What a wonderful player, and a brilliant coach and fantastic guy, who concealed his fragility bravely. A tragic loss to the game and the country. RIP GPT
— simon hughes (@theanalyst) August 5, 2024

This has taken me back. So young and so sad for all those who knew him. Thinking of all those who are affected by his loss. 🕉️ https://t.co/wbysL7OTif
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) August 5, 2024

Rest in Peace Thorpey. Great man and legend. Thoughts with his family, loved ones and friends. Gone far too early.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) August 5, 2024

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— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) August 5, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Surrey and England legend Graham Thorpe, MBE.Everyone associated with the Club is devastated by the tragic news of Graham’s death. pic.twitter.com/gxHcbLK953
— Surrey Cricket (@surreycricket) August 5, 2024

The desperation of the 90s, the constant scrapping for mere parity, the worst ebbs, but there was always him, the most stylish of fighters, the most gilded of heroes. Graham Thorpe, you were absolutely something else. Rest in the knowledge you were adored. pic.twitter.com/xGFZUdmjia
— Pavilion Opinions (@pavilionopinion) August 5, 2024

Ageing is just watching your heroes pass away but this one especially hurts.Graham Thorpe was often the lone light of brilliance for England cricket fan's in the 90s Right from his debut century vs Aus I loved him.My first bat was a Kookaburra because Thorpey had one. RIP pic.twitter.com/JH71kNJu0J
— James Dixon 🇺🇦 (@thejamesdixon) August 5, 2024

Absolutely awful news to start the day, with the passing of Graham Thorpe at just 55. A fantastic player and a great eye as a coach. An England and Surrey legend. My sympathies go out to his family. RIP. pic.twitter.com/BU4tBGgafd
— Dean Wilson (@deanbwilson) August 5, 2024

RIP Graham Thorpe. One of Englands best in the shambles that was English cricket in the 1990s. Awful news to wake up to. pic.twitter.com/uLYX6vrBO3
— Dicko (@ParkLaneDicko) August 5, 2024

Graham Thorpe was one of the few players throughout the 90s that the England team could rely on. One of their best batters and a safe and steady pair of hands in the cordon. Absolutely heartbreaking news. pic.twitter.com/JPkiTrtfWy
— Neil Dutton (@ndutton13) August 5, 2024

Graham Thorpe, one of England's finest batters, has passed away at the age of 55, the ECB has announced.Terrible news, what a player. RIP Thorpey.
— John Etheridge (@JohnSunCricket) August 5, 2024

Sadness is all I have on hearing the passing of Graham Thorpe. A warrior in our batting line up and a player not talked about enough for his elegance and style of play. My thoughts are with his family and all at @surreycricket RIP little genius
— Dean Headley (@deanheadley585) August 5, 2024

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