Former Englands batsman and NSW coach, Graham Thorpe died at the age of 55. He played a total of 100 tests for his country from 1993 to 2005.
He was also a notable figure in one-day internationals, making 16 centuries.
A stylish left-handed player, he scored 6,744 runs in his career with an average of 44.66.
Some of the prominent individuals who paid tribute to Thorpe included England captain Ben Stokes and former teammate Michael Vaughan.
The ECB also released a statement regarding the death of the former test player.
It stated that he was regarded as one of the best ever batsmen for England. He was also a beloved member of the country’s cricket family.
His skills and achievements on the field were highly appreciated by his teammates and the fans.
As a player, he was known for his skills and achievements on the field. After retiring from test cricket, he became a coach for the England team.
The entire cricket community is in mourning following his death. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and Amanda, his wife.
The entire cricket community is mourning the loss of Graham Thorpe. He was a great player and a beloved member of the country’s cricket family.
He spent his entire professional career with Surrey. The Chair of the County said that he was one of the club’s great sons.
Steve Elworthy, the chief executive of Surrey, said that Thorpe was a great player who was a hero to many cricket fans.
He made his debut in 1993 against Australia and scored an unbeaten 114 during the second innings.
After his playing career ended in 2005, he became a coach for the New South Wales and England teams.
In March 2022, he was named as the head coach of Afghanistan. However, he was immediately admitted to the hospital due to a serious illness.
Jonathan Agnew, a BBC cricket correspondent, described him as an unflappable left-handed player who played a significant role in the middle order during the 1990s.
According to Agnew, following news of Thorpe’s hospitalization in 2022, details of his condition were not publicized.
The former player’s cause of death has not been disclosed.